Lawrence County, MS
Living in Lawrence County
Bikeability9
Walkability13
Commute21
Public Transit17
Affordability92
Public Safety79
Airports11
Hospitals10
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-383 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black33%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
36 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office13%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$501Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawrence County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Lawrence County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado57
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawrence County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawrence County, MS
Prentiss Christian School
14 miles, E
Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
21 miles, W
Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation
22 miles, W
Victory Christian School
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lawrence County, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
48 miles, E
William Carey University
51 miles, E
Jackson State University
52 miles, N
Strayer University-Mississippi
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawrence County, MS
Lawrence County Hospital Cah
0 miles, NE
Jefferson Davis General Hospital
14 miles, E
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven
21 miles, W
Marion General Hospital
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lawrence County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
46 miles, E
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
94 miles, SW
Key Field
96 miles, NE