Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,016. Its county seat is Monticello. The county is named for the naval hero James Lawrence.
Lawrence County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°33′N 90°07′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Founded | 1814 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Seat | Monticello |
| Largest town | Monticello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 431 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) 1.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,016 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | lawrencecountyms |
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