Lawrence County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,385 | — | #1,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,706 | -27.2% | #2,492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,318 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 | -31.0% | #1,465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | -34.4% | #2,393 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.0% | #1,946 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 45,385, making it the #1,092 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,706, ranking #2,492 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $194,400 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $763/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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85.7% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% below the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Tennessee
Lawrence County, Tennessee has a total population of 45,385, making it the 1,092nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,706, which ranks #2,492 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $194,400, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $763 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Lawrence County, Tennessee 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.