Lawrence County's estimated 2025 population is 15,806 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 72nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,856 and has seen a growth of -0.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 97.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,742 | 97.35% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $33,766. Household income levels show a median of $45,584. The poverty rate stands at 21.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,842 | - |
| Families | $63,744 | $76,566 |
| Households | $45,584 | $62,255 |
| Non Families | $26,160 | $31,534 |
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