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Lucedale, MS
City in George County, Mississippi.
Population
2,995
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
469
ZIP codes
0
Lucedale and its ZIP codes
Lucedale at a glance
- Lucedale is about 7.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,668, 28% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (8% below Mississippi) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Lucedale, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lucedale, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,668
Poverty rate
40.0%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (202), Scottish Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for George County. PPP loans are for Lucedale.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,055
5,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $6,213 per person
How people get to work
Lucedale, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lucedale, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
67.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lucedale, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Lucedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AgricolaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BenndaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| LeafCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LeakesvilleTown | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| McLainTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| WadeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| Gulfcrest, ALCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Chunchula, ALCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Semmes, ALCity | 24 mi | 15.2 |
| Big PointCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| Citronelle, ALCity | 24 mi | 25.9 |
| BeaumontTown | 25 mi | 3.4 |
| Deer Park, ALCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| Vinegar Bend, ALCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.5 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 43.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lucedale, MS in?
- Lucedale is in George County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lucedale, MS?
- About 2,995 people live in Lucedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lucedale?
- Nearby places include Agricola (9.1 mi), Benndale (13 mi), Leaf (14 mi), Leakesville (16 mi), McLain (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023