Lawrence County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,077 | — | #2,094 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,772 | -37.8% | #2,906 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,700 | -60.4% | #2,821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $760 | -34.7% | #2,412 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +72.8% | #2,821 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 16,077, making it the #2,094 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $46,772, ranking #2,906 out of 3,222 counties — 37.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $111,700 (-60.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $760/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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94.9% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky has a total population of 16,077, making it the 2,094th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $46,772, which ranks #2,906 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $111,700, 60.4% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $760 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.0 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Lawrence County, Kentucky 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.