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Lawrence County, MS
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
Population
11,786
Land area
431sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 56% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,531, 23% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $753 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monticello (1,351), New Hebron (506) and Silver Creek (175).
Local data for Lawrence County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,531
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (908), German Americans (383), French Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,000
2,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.7M
FY 2026, $8,047 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
442 loans, 1,184 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$38.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
412
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, MS?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 1,351 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39641, 39654, 39663, 39665.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, MS?
- About 11,786 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Lincoln County, Copiah County, Simpson County, Marion County, Walthall County, Jefferson Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023