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Lawrence County

Population 16,228 · ACS 2020-2024

Median Household Income
$46,772
Median Home Value
$111,700
Median Gross Rent
$760/mo
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
Median Age
42.1

Population Over Time

Lawrence County grew 1.4% from 2014 to 2024.

2014
15,850
2016
15,870
2018
15,783
2020
15,604
2022
16,228
2024
16,077

Business & Industry

Lawrence County has 207 business establishments employing 2,950 people.

Health care and social assistance
29
Other services (except public administration)
26
Accommodation and food services
20
Construction
18
Finance and insurance
12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10
Wholesale trade
8
Real estate and rental and leasing
7

Establishments by industry sector. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.

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