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Lawrence County

Arkansas · 17,415 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 $30,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,600. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,415
−2%since 2000
from 17,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,288
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,168
+10%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(17,305)
Black0.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(121)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(523)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(16,848)
Black0.8%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(158)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other2%(356)
Diversity Score9.3%(1,620)
Diversity Score
9
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$105,100+82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

Lawrence County, Arkansas has about 17,415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Arkansas earns about $30,288 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

About 9.2% 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 24.5% of people in Lawrence County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4705.02Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4705.01Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4701Census Tract 4704
11 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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