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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Missouri · 35,204 residents · 611.738 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,239. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,204
+16%since 1990
from 30,236 in 1990
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+4%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,239
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,399
+59%since 1990
from $9,672 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.2
+18%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(29,808)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(255)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score5.5%(1,667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(33,213)
Black0.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,195)
Asian0.2%(79)
Diversity Score9.4%(3,299)
9
+70%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−41%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Missouri?

Lawrence County, Missouri has about 35,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Missouri earns about $31,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Missouri expensive?

In Lawrence County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Missouri?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Missouri?

About 14.1% of people in Lawrence County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,968 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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