Lawrence County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,593 | — | #1,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,215 | -18.5% | #1,964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,100 | -37.9% | #1,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | -31.2% | #2,092 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.3% | #1,857 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 38,593, making it the #1,234 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $61,215, ranking #1,964 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $175,100 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $800/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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86.0% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% below the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Missouri
Lawrence County, Missouri has a total population of 38,593, making it the 1,234th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $61,215, which ranks #1,964 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $175,100, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $800 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Lawrence County, Missouri 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.