Lafayette County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lafayette County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28071
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 631.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 47.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 679.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.353078
- Longitude
- -89.485385
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,071
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,664
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,154 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,913 | 3.4% |
| White | 40,219 | 70.5% |
| Black | 12,829 | 22.5% |
| Asian | 784 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 145 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,301 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,359 | 2.9% |
| White | 33,714 | 72.2% |
| Black | 10,412 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 846 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 247 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 58,327
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,473
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,672
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,594 | 69.6% |
| Black | 13,220 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 1,317 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,448
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,597 | 23.4% |
| Republican | 8,597 | 26.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,248 | 50.1% |
| Other | 6 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,268 | 47.1% |
| Female | 16,616 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,762 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 1.8% |
| Black | 5,340 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 412 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,258
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,378 | 39.5% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 23.5% |
| Black | 1,834 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 106 | 25.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,752 | 37.7% |
| Female | 6,370 | 38.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,234 (15.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,796 (48.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 28,714
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $341,774
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,116
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.