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Lawrenceville

Virginia · 1,014 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 $26,746. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 261 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,200. The poverty rate of 46.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,014
−20%since 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+57%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9211K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lawrenceville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,746
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,799
+36%since 2000
from $12,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
59.7% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(204)
Black73.1%(741)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other5%(50)
Diversity Score54.3%(550)
Diversity Score
54
−7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

Lawrenceville, Virginia has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

The typical household in Lawrenceville, Virginia earns about $26,746 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceville, Virginia?

About 23.7% 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 46.6% 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 472 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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