Lafayette County Summary

Life in Lafayette County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lafayette County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette County:

  • The population in Lafayette County is 56,172.

  • The median home value in Lafayette County is $313,253.

  • The median income in Lafayette County is $59,748.

  • The median rent in Lafayette County is $1,092.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette County is 19.6%.

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 78.4° and there are 131.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

Oxford, MS Population 25,713

University, MS Population 4,480

Abbeville, MS Population 395

Taylor, MS Population 251

Map Of Lafayette County

Lafayette County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 78.4°.

  • There are 83.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 131.3 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Lafayette County.

StatLafayette County
Mean High78.4
Nice Days83.12
Rainfall131.3
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:33
78.4°
Average High
131.3
Inches of Rain

Lafayette County Photos

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Lafayette Co Mississippi Courthouse During Double Decker Festival
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Lafayette County Demographics

Population over time in Lafayette County

The current population in Lafayette County is 56,172. The population has increased 4.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 55,727 3.1%
2021 54,059 0.9%
2020 53,590 -

Gender in Lafayette County

  • Lafayette County is 51.8% female with 29,106 female residents.

  • Lafayette County is 48.2% male with 27,065 male residents.

Female
51.8% (29,106)
Male
48.2% (27,065)
Gender Lafayette County MS USA
Female 51.8% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is:

  • 69.9% White with 39,287 White residents.

  • 23.3% African American with 13,096 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 1,276 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 83 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 913 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 1,469 Hispanic residents.

White
69.9% (39,287)
African American
23.3% (13,096)
American Indian
0.1% (48)
Asian
2.3% (1,276)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (83)
Two Or More
1.6% (913)
Hispanic
2.6% (1,469)

Table: Lafayette County By Race

Race Lafayette County MS USA
White 69.9% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 23.3% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Lafayette County, Mississippi

  • 8.3% of households in Lafayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Lafayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Lafayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Lafayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Lafayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Lafayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lafayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (4,670)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (3,075)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (4,697)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (3,856)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (7,391)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (10,052)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (5,992)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.0% (7,304)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (4,607)
$200,000 or more
8.1% (4,523)
Income Lafayette County MS USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.0% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.1% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,685)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,370)
High School / GED
22% (12,357)
Some College
16% (8,987)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,055)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (13,481)
Master's Degree
12% (6,740)
Professional Degree
3% (1,685)
Doctorate Degree
5% (2,808)
Education Lafayette County MS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 9% 6%
High School / GED 22% 30% 26%
Some College 16% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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