Lawrence County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,786
Median Age
41.0
Male Median
40.4
Female Median
41.8
Lawrence County, Mississippi Population Growth

Lawrence County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.4%%.
-9.4%% Growth
Lawrence County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lawrence County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.0 | 11,786 |
| 2023 | 40.7 | 11,883 |
| 2022 | 41.1 | 11,933 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 12,055 |
| 2020 | 40.7 | 12,595 |
| 2019 | 39.9 | 12,633 |
| 2018 | 40.3 | 12,630 |
| 2017 | 40.4 | 12,659 |
| 2016 | 40.1 | 12,603 |
| 2015 | 40.7 | 12,586 |
| 2014 | 40.8 | 12,636 |
| 2013 | 40.5 | 12,734 |
| 2012 | 40.1 | 12,832 |
| 2011 | 38.9 | 12,945 |
| 2010 | 38.2 | 13,016 |
Lawrence County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 18.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–54 | 25.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 19.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Lawrence County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lawrence County, Mississippi
The median age in Lawrence County, Mississippi is 41.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lawrence County, Mississippi is 11,786.
In Lawrence County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lawrence County, Mississippi is aging.