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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Alabama · 34,803 residents · 690.684 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,549. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,803
+10%since 1990
from 31,513 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+11%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,549
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,519 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,515
+69%since 1990
from $9,800 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(24,596)
Black15.2%(4,788)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(18)
Asian0%(11)
Diversity Score45.5%(14,336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(26,899)
Black13.3%(4,613)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(367)
Asian0.1%(33)
Diversity Score33.6%(11,679)
34
−26%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Alabama?

Lawrence County, Alabama has about 34,803 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrence County, Alabama?

The typical household in Lawrence County, Alabama earns about $31,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Alabama expensive?

In Lawrence County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Alabama?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Alabama?

About 15.3% of people in Lawrence County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,290 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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