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Lawrence County

Missouri · 38,634 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 $38,350. 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 $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
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
38,634
+10%since 2000
from 35,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,350
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,239 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,777
+22%since 2000
from $15,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(33,213)
Black0.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,195)
Asian0.2%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(3,299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(35,140)
Black0.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,444)
Asian0.3%(124)
Other2.1%(815)
Diversity Score20.9%(8,065)
Diversity Score
21
+123%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Missouri?

Lawrence County, Missouri has about 38,634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Missouri earns about $38,350 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Missouri?

About 13.3% 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 17.3% 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 8,398 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4706.01Census Tract 4702.01Census Tract 4702.02Census Tract 4704.01Census Tract 4706.02Census Tract 4705.01Census Tract 4701Census Tract 4705.02Census Tract 4704.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 65712ZIP 65705ZIP 65723ZIP 65707ZIP 64873ZIP 65756ZIP 64848ZIP 65654ZIP 65664
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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