Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -6.58 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 372 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,601 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 3,511 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 3,566 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,785 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,023 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,918 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $272,110 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,082/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 27,626 |
| Vacant Units | 9,454 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lafayette County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 55,199 residents. With a median age of 32.69, it is a relatively young county.
Lafayette County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,917 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Lafayette County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $272,110 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,081. Homeownership rates are high at 62.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lafayette County are majority White (67.66%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Lafayette County, MS is a solidly middle-class area in Mississippi. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38601 | Abbeville | 2,531 | $50,568 | $219,800 | $750 | 2.2% | 29.6% |
| 38655 | Oxford | 45,377 | $64,423 | $275,500 | $1,100 | 1.8% | 58.4% |
| 38949 | Paris | 191 | $66,400 | $231,700 | — | 0.0% | 48.2% |
| 38673 | Taylor | 1,111 | $89,150 | $259,800 | — | 0.0% | 46.8% |
| 38685 | Waterford | 983 | $45,972 | — | — | 5.0% | 3.8% |