Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,929 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,480 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was created 212 years ago in 1813.
County Snapshot
Lawrence County at a glance
Lawrence County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
MonticelloPopulation 1,447
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lawrence County
| Population | 12,480 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County |
| Area | 1129 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5502,-90.1070 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Capital | Monticello |
| Establishment | January 01, 1814 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:27:54 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lawrence County is located at 31°33'1"N 90°6'25"W (31.5502000, -90.1069900). It has 6 neighbors: Copiah County, Jefferson Davis County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Simpson County and Walthall County.
Lawrence County map
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The largest city of Lawrence County is Monticello with a population of 1,447. Other cities include, New Hebron population 413 and Silver Creek population 197. See all Lawrence County cities & populated places.
Lawrence County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 1,447 | County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA |
| New Hebron | 413 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Creek | 197 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lawrence County
Official Website- Monticello
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lawrence County decreased by 3.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,748 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,688 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,597 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,623 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,691 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,812 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,629 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,448 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,586 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,480 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Lawrence County (5)
People born in Lawrence County, including politician Andrew H. Longino, politician Rosalind Peychaud, activist John M. Perkins, .
More notable people
- George Webb Slaughter (American Baptist minister, rancher) he was born in 01/01/1811
- Lulah Ragsdale (American poet, novelist and actor) she was born in 01/01/1862
Other places with the same name (10)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania county in Alabama, United States with a population of 85,083 people.
- Lawrence County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 59,091 people.
- Lawrence County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 45,496 people.
- Lawrence County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 44,432 people.
- Lawrence County, Missouri county in southwestern Missouri, United States with a population of 38,175 people.
- Lawrence County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 32,857 people.
- Lawrence County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 26,221 people.
- Lawrence County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,410 people.
- Lawrence County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,467 people.
- Lawrence County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 15,436 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |