Lawrence County, MS elected officials: supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Lawrence County: 20 seats on 11 elected bodies.
Board of Supervisors
Lawrence County Board of Supervisors
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Mikell Sandifer source |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Delane C. Ervin source |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Jimmy Glenn Ard source |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Stanely Luther Stephens source |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Kenny Pay Magee source |
County officers
Lawrence County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Constable, District 1 | Cliff Butler source |
| Constable, District 2 | Royce Jay Renfroe source |
Lawrence County Election Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner, District 1 | Angela Buchanan source |
| Election Commissioner, District 2 | Tori Martin source |
| Election Commissioner, District 3 | Shanta Killingsworth source |
| Election Commissioner, District 4 | Pam Melzer source |
| Election Commissioner, District 5 | Karen Hartwell source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Kevin Rayborn source |
| Circuit Clerk | Tracey Carney source |
| Coroner | Danny McNeese source |
| County Prosecuting Attorney | Damond Ready source |
| County Surveyor | Monty Sanders source |
| Sheriff | Ryan Everett source |
| Tax Assessor | Susan Holmes Smith source |
| Tax Collector | Susan Holmes Smith source |
How many local governments Lawrence County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 6 local governments in Lawrence County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 1 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Lawrence County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.1% · White 63.5% · Black 31.7% · Asian 0.3% · Other or more than one race 2.4% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Lawrence County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.4% | 163 | 4,683 | 4,846 |
| August 2026 | 3.3% | 160 | 4,629 | 4,789 |
| July 2026 | 4.0% | 194 | 4,693 | 4,887 |
| June 2026 | 4.2% | 208 | 4,696 | 4,904 |
| May 2026 | 3.5% | 174 | 4,748 | 4,922 |
| April 2026 | 3.0% | 146 | 4,730 | 4,876 |
| March 2026 | 3.7% | 184 | 4,724 | 4,908 |
| February 2026 | 4.3% | 211 | 4,683 | 4,894 |
| January 2026 | 4.0% | 194 | 4,658 | 4,852 |
| December 2025 | 3.7% | 180 | 4,734 | 4,914 |
| November 2025 | 3.5% | 173 | 4,722 | 4,895 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.9% | 192 | 4,732 | 4,924 |
| August 2025 | 4.7% | 230 | 4,639 | 4,869 |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | 232 | 4,687 | 4,919 |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | 230 | 4,679 | 4,909 |
| May 2025 | 3.8% | 186 | 4,667 | 4,853 |
| April 2025 | 3.0% | 144 | 4,679 | 4,823 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 204 | 4,746 | 4,950 |
| February 2025 | 4.1% | 203 | 4,699 | 4,902 |
| January 2025 | 4.5% | 221 | 4,690 | 4,911 |
| December 2024 | 4.2% | 208 | 4,716 | 4,924 |
| November 2024 | 3.9% | 191 | 4,648 | 4,839 |
| October 2024 | 3.6% | 177 | 4,690 | 4,867 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.1% | 200 | 4,698 | 4,898 |
| 2024 | 3.7% | 177 | 4,654 | 4,831 |
| 2023 | 3.7% | 170 | 4,474 | 4,644 |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 210 | 4,440 | 4,650 |
| 2021 | 6.6% | 300 | 4,231 | 4,531 |
| 2020 | 8.7% | 389 | 4,096 | 4,485 |
| 2019 | 6.9% | 313 | 4,197 | 4,510 |
| 2018 | 6.1% | 274 | 4,225 | 4,499 |
| 2017 | 6.7% | 306 | 4,232 | 4,538 |
| 2016 | 7.4% | 335 | 4,186 | 4,521 |
Police in Lawrence County
Police staffing
Agencies counted (1), 2021
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Sheriff's Office | 0 | 0 | 12,363 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0.72 | 16 | 1 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Lawrence County Chancery Clerk?
- Kevin Rayborn is the Chancery Clerk of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Circuit Clerk?
- Tracey Carney is the Circuit Clerk of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Constable, District 1?
- Cliff Butler is the Constable, District 1 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Constable, District 2?
- Royce Jay Renfroe is the Constable, District 2 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Coroner?
- Danny McNeese is the Coroner of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Damond Ready is the County Prosecuting Attorney of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Surveyor?
- Monty Sanders is the County Surveyor of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Election Commissioner, District 1?
- Angela Buchanan is the Election Commissioner, District 1 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Election Commissioner, District 2?
- Tori Martin is the Election Commissioner, District 2 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Election Commissioner, District 3?
- Shanta Killingsworth is the Election Commissioner, District 3 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Election Commissioner, District 4?
- Pam Melzer is the Election Commissioner, District 4 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Election Commissioner, District 5?
- Karen Hartwell is the Election Commissioner, District 5 of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Sheriff?
- Ryan Everett is the Sheriff of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Tax Assessor?
- Susan Holmes Smith is the Tax Assessor of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Lawrence County Tax Collector?
- Susan Holmes Smith is the Tax Collector of Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- Who are the Lawrence County commissioners?
- Mikell Sandifer (Supervisor, District 1); Delane C. Ervin (Supervisor, District 2); Jimmy Glenn Ard (Supervisor, District 3); Stanely Luther Stephens (Supervisor, District 4); Kenny Pay Magee (Supervisor, District 5).
- What is the population of Lawrence County?
- About 11,786 people, with a median age of 41; the median household income is $43,531 and 23.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence County?
- 3.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 163 people unemployed in a labor force of 4,846, against 3.9% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Lawrence County?
- 6 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 1 school district and 1 special district governments.
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