Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 15,705 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 73rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,856 and has seen a growth of -0.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 12,314 adults, (3,279 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 8,208 (51.1%)
Male: 7,869 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 96.99% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,593 | 96.99% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $36,042. Household income levels show a median of $46,772. The poverty rate stands at 21.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,287 | - |
| Families | $65,558 | $82,930 |
| Households | $46,772 | $65,772 |
| Non Families | $26,078 | $31,316 |
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