Lawrence County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,276 | — | #1,387 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,071 | -12.1% | #1,533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,300 | -38.9% | #1,758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | -35.3% | #2,459 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.6% | #1,607 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 33,276, making it the #1,387 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,071, ranking #1,533 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $172,300 (-38.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $753/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.
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92.0% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Alabama
Lawrence County, Alabama has a total population of 33,276, making it the 1,387th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,071, which ranks #1,533 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $172,300, 38.9% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $753 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.4 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%) and Two or More Races (7.8%).
All data for Lawrence County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.