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Lawrenceburg

Tennessee · 11,633 residents · 12.665 sq mi
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Lawrenceburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,600. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
11,633
+8%since 2000
from 10,796 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Lawrenceburg
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,573
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,770 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,024
+16%since 2000
from $17,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(9,761)
Black4.1%(479)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(572)
Asian0.8%(94)
Other3.9%(451)
Diversity Score31.9%(3,714)
Diversity Score
32
+120%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee has about 11,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee earns about $31,573 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?

About 17.0% 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 29.1% 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 1,221 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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