Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 16,346 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 45th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,518 and has seen a growth of -6.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 12,614 adults, (3,077 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 8,243 (50.8%)
Male: 7,995 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 92.18% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,969 | 92.18% |
| Two or more races | 961 | 5.92% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 115 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.06% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $37,887. Household income levels show a median of $44,882. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,906 | - |
| Families | $59,352 | $76,502 |
| Households | $44,882 | $64,373 |
| Non Families | $21,190 | $36,455 |
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