Lawrence County is a county of 25,768 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 43.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Getting to work takes 18 minutes on average. Growth has run 18% since 2000, or 3,966 more people. Renters pay $785 a month at the median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.4%(298)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)23.7%(527)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era40.7%(906)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War14.3%(317)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0.7%(16)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 2,224 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
Lawrence County, South Dakota has about 25,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
The typical household in Lawrence County, South Dakota earns about $52,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lawrence County, South Dakota expensive?
In Lawrence County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $224,200, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.
How educated are people in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
About 12.2% of people in Lawrence County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lawrence County, South Dakota grown since 1990?
Yes, Lawrence County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,113 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.
