Lawrence County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,233 | — | #1,570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,384 | -2.3% | #950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #777 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $346,500 | +22.9% | #438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,240 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.3% | #1,148 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 27,233, making it the #1,570 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $73,384, ranking #950 out of 3,222 counties — 2.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $346,500 (+22.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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91.1% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lawrence County, South Dakota has a total population of 27,233, making it the 1,570th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $73,384, which ranks #950 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $346,500, 22.9% above the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Lawrence County, South Dakota 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.