Lafayette County
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- Population
- 58,327
- Area
- 631.7 sq mi (1,636.09 km²), 47.53 sq mi water
- Median age
- 30.7
- Households
- 19,044
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $67,185
- Median house value
- $315,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Lafayette County
Local News
One night only! Some of Oxford’s most notable concerts
Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and around town, like the recently demolished…
‘Primetime’ is fascinating and engaging, but lacks a satisfying resolution
A24’s “Primetime” hit Oxford theaters last week on an unusually crowded Thursday night showing. Fueled by an incredible marketing campaign that was all too eager to show off Robert Pattinson’s creepy impersonation of Dateline’s Chris Hansen — specifically his uncanny ability to…
The top Ole Miss Basketball performances of all time
Ole Miss Basketball has had plenty of iconic moments over the years. From scoring duels to record-breaking point games, many players have written their names in Rebel history. Here is a look back at some of the best player performances over the years. Johnny Neumann vs. LSU, 1971…
The most important walk in the Grove: The history of the Walk of Champions
The 10-acre oasis in the middle of the University of Mississippi campus has become the most notable symbol for Ole Miss Football. Just about every college football fan has heard about the Walk of Champions and the Grove. When tens of thousands of fans flood the Grove on Saturday…
County Road 401 to close daily at Highway 7 South
Traffic Notice The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will be closed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice, Lafayette County officials said. The road will remain open outside those hours and on Sundays. Drivers who use County Road 401…