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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Pennsylvania · 94,643 residents · 357.39 sq mi
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Lawrence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $71,100. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

94,643
−2%since 1990
from 96,246 in 1990
1990 – 2025
265 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 269 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+9%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
84K87K91K94K97K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,152
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,317 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,835
+55%since 1990
from $10,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$424
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.1
+16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(92,804)
Black3.1%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(362)
Asian0.3%(288)
Diversity Score9.5%(9,172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(89,573)
Black3.6%(3,393)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(529)
Asian0.3%(254)
Diversity Score10.7%(10,145)
11
+12%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.8 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, Pennsylvania?

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has about 94,643 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania earns about $33,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% of people in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,603 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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