Lawrence County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28077
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 430.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 435.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.550009
- Longitude
- -90.107530
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,785
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,914
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,535 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 2.1% |
| White | 7,538 | 64.0% |
| Black | 3,739 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,739 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 2.0% |
| White | 5,807 | 65.1% |
| Black | 2,830 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,786
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,467
- Poverty Rate
- 23.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,773
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,519 | 63.8% |
| Black | 3,737 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,161
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,515 | 30.8% |
| Republican | 3,021 | 37.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,622 | 32.1% |
| Other | 3 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,717 | 45.5% |
| Female | 4,262 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,255 | 52.1% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 1.1% |
| Black | 3,511 | 43.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,826
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,063 | 48.5% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 27.9% |
| Black | 1,598 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 34.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,683 | 45.3% |
| Female | 2,082 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,844 (36.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,040 (13.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,783
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,869
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $643
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Work From Home
- 1.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.