Lawrence County

Population

Total Population

16,059

Population
Growth Rate

-0.19%

Median Age

Diversity Index

8.900

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing & Income

Households

6,329

Total Housing Units

7,462

Owner Occupied

4,798

Renter Occupied

1,531

Vacant

1,133

Median Home Value

$130,453

Average Home Value

$161,145

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

2.30%

Income Projection

Median Household

$49,349 $56,577

Average Household

$63,753 $71,588

Per Capita

$25,180 $28,210

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Workforce

Total Businesses

426

Total Employed

3,555

Workers 16+

5,270

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

Employed

919

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

Businesses

Employed

430

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

Employed

348

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

Employed

347

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

Businesses

Employed

324

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

308

Some
High School

1,223

Graduated
High School

4,070

Associates
Degree

750

Bachelor's
Degree

972

Graduate
Degree

733

Average Commute Time

30 min.

Resident Commuters

2,907

Non-Resident Commuters

1,369

Drive Alone

4,424

Carpooled

419

Public

Work At Home

289

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Available. Skilled. Workforce

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95%

Non-Union

$17.45

Average Hourly Earnings

25.3

Average Commute Time

7,500

Available Workers