COUNTY · MS
Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County is a county in Mississippi with FIPS code 28071 and an estimated population of 58,467 (Census 2023), 12th largest of 82 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Lafayette County
- State
- Mississippi
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 28071
- State FIPS
- 28
- Population (2023)
- 58,467
- Change since 2020
- +4.6%
- State rank
- 12 of 82
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in Mississippi
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Lafayette County?
Lafayette County, Mississippi has the five-digit FIPS code 28071: 28 for the state and 071 for the county.
What state is Lafayette County in?
Lafayette County is in Mississippi.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.