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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Arkansas · 17,774 residents · 587.528 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,139. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
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

17,774
+2%since 1990
from 17,457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+4%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,139
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,337 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,785
+67%since 1990
from $8,231 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.7
−15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(17,193)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(27)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score4.1%(718)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(17,305)
Black0.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(121)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score2.9%(523)
3
−28%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

Lawrence County, Arkansas has about 17,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Arkansas earns about $27,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Arkansas expensive?

In Lawrence County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

About 18.4% of people in Lawrence County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 317 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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