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Lawrenceburg

Kentucky · 11,728 residents · 6.022 sq mi
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Lawrenceburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,328. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
11,728
+30%since 2000
from 9,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+12%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Lawrenceburg
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,328
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,868
+34%since 2000
from $17,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(8,444)
Black4%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(100)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(1,152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(10,339)
Black3.1%(369)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(327)
Asian0.6%(71)
Other1.3%(156)
Diversity Score19.4%(2,273)
Diversity Score
19
+52%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky has about 11,728 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky earns about $49,328 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 $142,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?

About 18.7% 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 16.6% 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 5,817 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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