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Lawrence County

Indiana · 46,134 residents · 449.146 sq mi
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Lawrence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
46,134
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,380
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,280 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,352
+21%since 2000
from $17,653 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(44,711)
Black0.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(416)
Asian0.3%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(1,804)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(44,562)
Black0.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(545)
Asian0.5%(224)
Other1.4%(639)
Diversity Score8.4%(3,882)
Diversity Score
8
+114%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Indiana?

Lawrence County, Indiana has about 46,134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Indiana earns about $40,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Indiana expensive?

In Lawrence County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Indiana?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Indiana?

About 15.8% of people in Lawrence County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,298 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9510Census Tract 9512.01Census Tract 9511Census Tract 9513Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9512.02Census Tract 9507.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 47421ZIP 47446ZIP 47462ZIP 47436ZIP 47470ZIP 47451ZIP 47420ZIP 47437ZIP 47467
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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