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Lawtey

Florida · 685 residents (2025 est.) · 1.513 sq mi
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Lawtey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,944. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
897
+37%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:685 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5687729771K1K1990201020202024Lawtey
2024897
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,944
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,038
+63%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(421)
Black32.2%(211)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(470)
Black35.6%(319)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian7.5%(67)
Other3.2%(29)
Diversity Score74%(664)
Diversity Score
74
+28%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+48.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawtey, Florida?

Lawtey, Florida has about 897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawtey, Florida?

The typical household in Lawtey, Florida earns about $51,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawtey, Florida expensive?

In Lawtey, Florida, the median home is worth about $167,500, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Lawtey, Florida?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lawtey, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawtey, Florida?

About 13.6% of people in Lawtey, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawtey, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawtey, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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