Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 30,209 with a growth rate of 2.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 7th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 24,204 and has seen a growth of 24.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 22,798 adults, (6,813 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 13,537 (49.7%)
Male: 13,696 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 90.41% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,620 | 90.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,271 | 4.67% |
| Native American | 683 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 408 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.08% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $42,959. Household income levels show a median of $73,384. The poverty rate stands at 11.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,168 | - |
| Families | $91,966 | $119,933 |
| Households | $73,384 | $94,174 |
| Non Families | $41,918 | $59,228 |
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