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Lawrenceburg

Tennessee · 12,236 residents (2025 est.) · 12.665 sq mi
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Lawrenceburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,343. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,844
+10%since 2000
from 10,796 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,236 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Lawrenceburg
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,343
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,770 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,538
+71%since 2000
from $17,310 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−1%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,989)
Black3.9%(424)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(180)
Asian0.4%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(1,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(10,252)
Black4.8%(571)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(367)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(654)
Diversity Score30.6%(3,619)
Diversity Score
31
+111%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee has about 11,844 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee earns about $42,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrenceburg, Tennessee expensive?

In Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $184,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

About 21.5% of people in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrenceburg, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,432 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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