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Lawrenceville

Virginia · 1,438 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Lawrenceville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,438
+13%since 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,249 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.0
−3%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9211K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lawrenceville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,158
−2%since 2000
from $12,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(422)
Black63.7%(812)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(746)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(282)
Black76.2%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.6%(23)
Diversity Score47.2%(679)
Diversity Score
47
−19%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

Lawrenceville, Virginia has about 1,438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

The typical household in Lawrenceville, Virginia earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrenceville, Virginia expensive?

In Lawrenceville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrenceville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

About 21.6% of people in Lawrenceville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrenceville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrenceville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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