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Lawrence County

Kentucky · 16,293 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 $32,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,800. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,293
+5%since 2000
from 15,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,856
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,882
+49%since 2000
from $12,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(15,348)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(223)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(15,721)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(148)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0.8%(128)
Diversity Score5.1%(839)
Segregation Score46.3%(7,545)
Diversity Score
5
+259%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$120,200+31%
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Home value$127,100+38%
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LAWRENCE COUNTY VS
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Home value$130,700+42%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

Lawrence County, Kentucky has about 16,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Kentucky earns about $32,856 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Kentucky?

About 9.2% 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 25.7% 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 2,295 residents, a change of about 16 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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