Lawtey is a city located in Bradford County Florida. Lawtey has a 2024 population of 681. Lawtey is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 6.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 637 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawtey is $72,953 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median age in Lawtey is 41.5 years: 46.3 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawtey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 47.38% |
| Black or African American | 500 | 37.97% |
| Asian | 156 | 11.85% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 368 | 3.58 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 133 | 3.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.02 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 75 | 7.95 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 38 | 2.89 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
4.66
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 6.92% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 3% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 194 | 22.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 22.49% |
| Some College | 323 | 37.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 420 | 23 |
| Black | 354 | 132 | 12 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,555 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,750 | $49,286 | $21,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,714 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,486 | $49,762 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $48,125 | $11,782 |
$30,486
Average Earnings
$49,762
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.38% of Lawtey residents speak only English, while 12.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 134 | 21.47% |
| Multiple | 29 | 12 | 41.38% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 46.67% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.72%
Male Poverty Rate
10.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawtey is Hispanic, with 46.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawtey is White, with 21.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.14% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.76% |
| Female Employed | 2.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,286 | $82,963 |
| Households | $55,000 | $72,953 |
| Married Families | $118,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,500 | $39,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 210 |
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 200 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 199 | 56.21% |
| White | 80 | 14.87% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
24.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.24%
Born in Lawtey
95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.1%
Naturalized
95.9% of Lawtey residents were born in the United States, with 64.24% having been born in Florida. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 736 | 11 | 1.52% |
| 2028 | 725 | 11 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 714 | 11 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 703 | 11 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 692 | 11 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 681 | 11 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 670 | 17 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 653 | 11 | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 642 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 637 | -93 | -12.74% |
| 2019 | 730 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 722 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 721 | 10 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 711 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 711 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 708 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 714 | -7 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 721 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 722 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 726 | 0 | 0% |