Lawrence County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,238 | — | #2,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,882 | -40.3% | #2,969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,900 | -64.9% | #3,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | -40.1% | #2,743 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.5% | #2,680 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 16,238, making it the #2,082 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $44,882, ranking #2,969 out of 3,222 counties — 40.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $98,900 (-64.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $697/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.6%.
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88.5% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Arkansas
Lawrence County, Arkansas has a total population of 16,238, making it the 2,082nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $44,882, which ranks #2,969 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $98,900, 64.9% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $697 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Lawrence County, Arkansas 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.