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Lawrenceburg

Kentucky · 9,014 residents · 6.022 sq mi
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Lawrenceburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,329. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,014
+52%since 1990
from 5,911 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 982 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
−1%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,329
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,999 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,810
+47%since 1990
from $12,151 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,508)
Black5.8%(345)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(8,444)
Black4%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(100)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score12.8%(1,152)
Diversity Score
13
−33%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky has about 9,014 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky earns about $41,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

About 8.6% of people in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrenceburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,103 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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