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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence County

Tennessee · 39,926 residents · 617.13 sq mi
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Lawrence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,498. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $72,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,926
+13%since 1990
from 35,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,498
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,842 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,848
+57%since 1990
from $10,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.4
+14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(34,789)
Black1.1%(397)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(110)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,535)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(38,431)
Black1.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino1%(399)
Asian0.2%(95)
Diversity Score6.7%(2,675)
7
+54%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.7 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, Tennessee?

Lawrence County, Tennessee has about 39,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Tennessee earns about $30,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Tennessee expensive?

In Lawrence County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Tennessee?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Tennessee?

About 14.6% of people in Lawrence County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,623 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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