Lawrence County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,368
Per Capita Income
$26,276
Poverty Rate
23.8%
SNAP Recipients
19.2%
Gini Index
0.511
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.3%
$25K–$50K29.8%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K7.5%
$100K–$150K10.6%
$150K–$200K4.0%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Lawrence County, MS is $43,368 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,276. 23.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.511 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).