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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Kentucky · 15,569 residents · 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 $21,610. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,569
+11%since 1990
from 13,998 in 1990
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,610
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,273 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,008
+54%since 1990
from $7,809 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
21.9% rent
2.0
−26%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(13,924)
Black0.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score1.8%(253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(15,348)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score1.4%(223)
1
−21%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 28.2 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, Kentucky?

Lawrence County, Kentucky has about 15,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Kentucky earns about $21,610 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 $43,300, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

About 6.6% 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 30.7% 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 1,571 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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