Lawrence County, MS

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2021 Population

12,055

4.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.246% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

21%

7.25% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$39,443

8.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$100,400

3.46% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lawrence County, MS had a population of 12.1k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $39,443. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lawrence County, MS declined from 12,595 to 12,055, a −4.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,239 to $39,443, a 8.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), Other (Hispanic) (0.647%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.299%).

None of the households in Lawrence County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Lawrence County, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Lawrence County, MS was $100,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

Most people in Lawrence County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lawrence County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Lawrence County, MS borders Copiah County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Lincoln County, MS, Marion County, MS, Simpson County, MS, and Walthall County, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Lawrence County, MS is home to a population of 12.1k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.498% of Lawrence County, MS residents were born outside of the country (60 people).

In 2021, there were 1.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.76k people) in Lawrence County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 191 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Lawrence County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lawrence County, MS was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lawrence County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.76k ± 22
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 156
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
191 ± 127

0.788%

Hispanic Population

95 people

0.788% of the people in Lawrence County, MS are hispanic (95 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lawrence County, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.498%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

60 people

0.595%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

75 people

As of 2021, 0.498% of Lawrence County, MS residents (60 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lawrence County, MS was 0.595%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lawrence County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
143 ± 70
Gulf War (2001-)
100 ± 78
Gulf War (1990s)
83 ± 53

Lawrence County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lawrence County, MS employs 4.19k people. The largest industries in Lawrence County, MS are Manufacturing (619 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (555 people), and Retail Trade (521 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($111,008), Utilities ($98,594), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,521).

Employment

Occupations

4.19k

2021 Value

± 438

−7.05%

1 Year decline

± 16.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawrence County, MS declined at a rate of −7.05%, from 4.51k employees to 4.19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lawrence County, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (468 people), Production Occupations (378 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (375 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lawrence County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.19k

2021 Value

± 438

−7.05%

1 Year decline

± 16.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawrence County, MS declined at a rate of −7.05%, from 4.51k employees to 4.19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lawrence County, MS, are Manufacturing (619 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (555 people), and Retail Trade (521 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lawrence County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Lawrence County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,985

Median earning men ± $3,535

$28,235

Median earning women ± $5,956

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,729), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,769), Other Services Except Public Administration ($45,488), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

81
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
44
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
38
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lawrence County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.2%), followed by Other (0.741%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.741%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lawrence County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.2%), followed by Other (0.741%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lawrence County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lawrence County, MS was $100,400 in 2021, which is 0.41 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $104,000 to $100,400, a 3.46% decrease. The homeownership rate in Lawrence County, MS is 77.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lawrence County, MS have an average commute time of 36.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lawrence County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lawrence County, MS is $39,443. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lawrence County, MS was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $44,727, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $43,125 and $33,838.

Property

$100,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,566

$3,431

Median Property Taxes

±$365

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lawrence County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lawrence County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.3% of the housing units in Lawrence County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lawrence County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9602

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lawrence County, MS was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $44,727, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $43,125 and $33,838.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lawrence County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,443

Median Household Income

± $4,620

4.44k

Number of Households

± 459

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.44k households in Lawrence County, MS grew to $39,443 from the previous year's value of $36,239.

The following chart displays the households in Lawrence County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lawrence County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (89.7%)
Carpooled (6.42%)
Public Transit (1.27%)

In 2021, 89.7% of workers in Lawrence County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.42%) and those who used public transit to get to work (1.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lawrence County, MS have a longer commute time (36.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.48% of the workforce in Lawrence County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lawrence County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lawrence County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lawrence County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lawrence County, MS (2.53k out of 12.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lawrence County, MS is Black, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.9% of the population of Lawrence County, MS has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.912% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, MS see 4195 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% increase from the previous year (4152 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6240 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 12480 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,195 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lawrence County, MS

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, MS see an average of 4,195 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% increase from the previous year (4,152 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lawrence County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

34.9%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.912%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lawrence County, MS grew by 1.41% from 14.9% to 15.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lawrence County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 97.9 in Lawrence County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lawrence County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Lawrence County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lawrence County, MS.

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