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Lawrence County

Tennessee · 41,869 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 $34,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
41,869
+5%since 2000
from 39,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,985
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,498 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,086
+14%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(38,431)
Black1.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino1%(399)
Asian0.2%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(2,675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(39,690)
Black1.5%(637)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(689)
Asian0.3%(120)
Other1.2%(484)
Diversity Score11.2%(4,708)
Diversity Score
11
+68%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Lawrence County to nearby counties

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Home value$234,300+156%
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Home value$173,400+89%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Tennessee?

Lawrence County, Tennessee has about 41,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, Tennessee earns about $34,985 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Tennessee?

About 11.0% 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 17.4% 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 6,566 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9606
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 38464ZIP 38483ZIP 38468ZIP 38469ZIP 38456ZIP 38486ZIP 38481ZIP 38457
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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