Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 39,593 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 30th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 38,590 and has seen a growth of 2.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 28,784 adults, (6,996 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 19,181 (49.7%)
Male: 19,412 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 88.25% White, 3.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,058 | 88.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,786 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 1,214 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 225 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 187 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.04% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $42,722. Household income levels show a median of $61,215. The poverty rate stands at 14.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,089 | - |
| Families | $78,768 | $87,174 |
| Households | $61,215 | $74,676 |
| Non Families | $33,254 | $43,637 |
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