Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 38,744 people, with a population density of about 61.40 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 631.00 square miles (1,634.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Oxford, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Oxford.
Geographically, Lafayette County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Abbeville 361 ft and its lowest point at Oxford 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.