Lafayette County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
56,920
Male
27,251
47.9%
Female
29,669
52.1%
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.8
Foreign Born
3.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher25.7%
High School or Higher38.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.7%
Married
32.4%
Lafayette County, MS has a population of 56,920 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 30.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 69.8% of the population. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.8% of residents are foreign-born.