Lawrence County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,819 | — | #931 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,325 | -22.4% | #2,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $144,000 | -48.9% | #2,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | -27.1% | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.7% | #2,411 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 56,819, making it the #931 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $58,325, ranking #2,238 out of 3,222 counties — 22.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $144,000 (-48.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $848/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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94.5% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio has a total population of 56,819, making it the 931st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $58,325, which ranks #2,238 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $144,000, 48.9% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $848 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.7%).
All data for Lawrence County, Ohio 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.