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Lawrence County

Missouri · 38,001 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 $44,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,001
+8%since 2000
from 35,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K34K37K39K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,060
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,850
+48%since 2000
from $15,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+19%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(32,401)
Black0.4%(134)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,987)
Asian0.4%(171)
Other3.2%(1,214)
Diversity Score27.7%(10,527)
Segregation Score32.8%(12,455)
Diversity Score
28
+196%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Missouri?

Lawrence County, Missouri has about 38,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Missouri earns about $44,060 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Missouri?

About 15.9% 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 17.0% 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 7,765 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 65712ZIP 65705ZIP 65723ZIP 65707ZIP 64873ZIP 65756ZIP 64848ZIP 65654ZIP 65664
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