Lafayette County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Lafayette County, Mississippi is 56,920 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $64,334, the median home value is $260,500, and the median age is 30.9.
The population of Lafayette County has grown 25.8% since 2010 (47,574 → 59,843), a +1.65% annualized rate.
56,920
Population
+1.65%
Annual growth
90
People / sq mi
$64,334
Median Income
$260,500
Median Home Value
Lafayette County covers 632 sq mi of land at 90.1 people per square mile.
About Lafayette County, MS
Age is the most distinctive thing about Lafayette County: a median age of 30.9, younger than the national median. Lafayette County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 56,920. It ranks #13 among counties in Mississippi by population.
Median household income is $64,334, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $260,500, with typical rent around $1,091.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 44.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.6%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Lafayette County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lafayette County had a population of 47,574 in 2010 and 59,843 in 2024, a 25.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,843 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.66%.
59,843
Population (2024)
47,574
Population (2010)
59,843
Peak (2024)
1.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,574 |
| 2011 | 48,428 |
| 2012 | 50,266 |
| 2013 | 51,624 |
| 2014 | 52,116 |
| 2015 | 52,841 |
| 2016 | 53,614 |
| 2017 | 54,318 |
| 2018 | 53,717 |
| 2019 | 54,239 |
| 2020 | 55,916 |
| 2021 | 57,700 |
| 2022 | 58,776 |
| 2023 | 59,400 |
| 2024 | 59,843 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 23.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
30.9
Median Age
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Male
13.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 13.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,334+$9,419 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,327 |
| Per-capita income | $34,960 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%-3.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lafayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 35.8% of workers.
How residents commute
1.1%
Drive alone
3.1%
Carpool
81.4%
Public transit
6.6%
Work from home
22.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$260,500+$99,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,091
Median rent
63.2%
Homeownership rate
28,418
Total housing units
65.1%
Occupied
34.9%
Vacant
36.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.7%
With health insurance
95.2%
With broadband internet
37.4%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
10.8%
With a disability
96.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.9%
High School+
44.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette County, Mississippi has a population of 56,920 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 90 people per square mile.
The population of Lafayette County has grown 25.8% since 2010 (47,574 → 59,843), a +1.65% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $64,334, with mean (average) household income of $99,327 and per-capita income of $34,960. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lafayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.8%), Black or African American (23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lafayette County, Mississippi is 30.9 years. Residents are 52.1% female and 47.9% male.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $260,500 and median monthly rent is $1,091. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 28,418 total housing units, 34.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lafayette County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 35.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Lafayette County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.