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Lawrence County

Kentucky · 15,765 residents (2025 est.) · 415.597 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,077
+3%since 2000
from 15,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,765 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(931)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(788)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(1,381)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(957)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(797)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(1,771)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(1,901)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(2,053)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(2,219)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(2,175)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(804)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(300)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,772
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,610 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,890
+116%since 2000
from $12,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+2%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lawrence County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(15,348)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(15,538)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(59)
Asian1.3%(214)
Other1.6%(253)
Diversity Score
8
+60%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
44
−4%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(55)
Asian origin
Singaporean1.1%(181)
Chinese0.2%(33)
Ancestry
English17%(2,740)
American11.9%(1,919)
Irish11.9%(1,913)
German5.7%(909)
Scottish1.4%(224)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(102)
Italian0.5%(85)
Russian0.5%(80)
French0.4%(68)
Polish0.4%(65)
Serbian0.3%(56)
Czech0.2%(40)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.2%(39)
Dutch0.2%(25)
Swiss0.1%(16)
Norwegian0.1%(13)
Belgian0%(6)
Welsh0%(5)
Arab0%(4)
Syrian0%(4)
British0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(1,562)
Married58.6%(3,667)
Widowed3.4%(211)
Divorced13%(813)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(1,224)
Married59.3%(3,987)
Widowed11.4%(766)
Divorced11.1%(747)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

Lawrence County, Kentucky has about 16,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Kentucky earns about $46,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Kentucky expensive?

In Lawrence County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $111,700, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

About 21.8% of people in Lawrence County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,079 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9301.02Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9304Census Tract 9305Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9303
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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