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Lawrenceburg

Indiana · 5,129 residents · 5.286 sq mi
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Lawrenceburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,129
+9%since 2000
from 4,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Lawrenceburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,729
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,598
+51%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+64%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,367)
Black4.1%(194)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(617)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,542)
Black2.4%(124)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(96)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0.9%(44)
Diversity Score15.1%(774)
Diversity Score
15
+14%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceburg, Indiana?

Lawrenceburg, Indiana has about 5,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg, Indiana?

The typical household in Lawrenceburg, Indiana earns about $26,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrenceburg, Indiana expensive?

In Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the median home is worth about $132,200, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceburg, Indiana?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrenceburg, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceburg, Indiana?

About 25.0% of people in Lawrenceburg, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrenceburg, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrenceburg, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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