Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 55,463 with a growth rate of -0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 46th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 62,428 and has seen a growth of -11.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 44,553 adults, (10,854 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 29,002 (51%)
Male: 27,817 (49%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 93.99% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,405 | 93.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,812 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 960 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 321 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 283 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.02% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $42,798. Household income levels show a median of $58,325. The poverty rate stands at 17.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,899 | $100,062 |
| Families | $69,830 | $85,180 |
| Households | $58,325 | $74,970 |
| Non Families | $32,179 | $50,914 |
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