Lawrenceburg is a city located in Lawrence County Tennessee. Lawrenceburg has a 2024 population of 12,107. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Lawrenceburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,638 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrenceburg is $51,044 with a poverty rate of 27.43%. The median age in Lawrenceburg is 37.3 years: 37.2 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,135 | 87.43% |
| Two or more races | 703 | 6.06% |
| Black or African American | 501 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 189 | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,866 | 2.3 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 2,073 | 1.18 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 1,558 | 3.23 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 1,051 | 2.98 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Male | 184 | 3.1 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 687 | 8.64% |
| Associates Degree | 466 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 694 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 654 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 3,175 | 39.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 435 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 1,836 | 23.1% |
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 | 7,025 | 6,050 | 1,190 |
| Black | 381 | 352 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 324 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 163 | 20 |
| Other Race | 57 | 40 | 0 |
| Islander | 42 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,840 | $70,192 | $39,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,531 | $64,464 | $52,083 |
| High School Graduate | $23,333 | $37,781 | $15,660 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,393 | $40,764 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,528 | $40,060 | $30,333 |
| Some College | $35,637 | $36,699 | $35,000 |
$37,528
Average Earnings
$40,060
Average Male
$30,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.07% of Lawrenceburg residents speak only English, while 4.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,462 | 2,427 | 25.65% |
| Multiple | 696 | 203 | 29.17% |
| Black | 389 | 171 | 43.96% |
| Hispanic | 560 | 135 | 24.11% |
| Other | 182 | 124 | 68.13% |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 100% |
27.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.02%
Male Poverty Rate
33.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceburg is Hispanic, with 24.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.86% |
| High School | 31.97% |
| Some College | 16.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.15% |
| Female Employed | 23.16% |
| Male Employed | 8.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,337 | $59,083 |
| Households | $37,644 | $51,044 |
| Married Families | $71,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,478 | $34,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
565
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| Vietnam | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 5.88% |
| Black | 67 | 17.59% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 8.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
70.84%
Born in Lawrenceburg
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
97.79% of Lawrenceburg residents were born in the United States, with 70.84% having been born in Tennessee. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,694 | 118 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 12,576 | 117 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 12,459 | 117 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 12,342 | 118 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 12,224 | 117 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 12,107 | 117 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 11,990 | 149 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 11,841 | 168 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 11,673 | 35 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 11,638 | 612 | 5.55% |
| 2019 | 11,026 | 77 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,949 | 89 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 10,860 | 62 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 10,798 | 76 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 10,722 | 108 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 10,614 | 49 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 10,565 | -28 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 10,593 | -27 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 10,620 | 94 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 10,526 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,796 | 384 | 3.69% |
| 1990 | 10,412 | 228 | 2.24% |
| 1980 | 10,184 | 1,295 | 14.57% |
| 1970 | 8,889 | 847 | 10.53% |
| 1960 | 8,042 | 2,600 | 47.78% |
| 1950 | 5,442 | 1,635 | 42.95% |
| 1940 | 3,807 | 705 | 22.73% |
| 1930 | 3,102 | 2,502 | 417% |
| 1900 | 600 | -12,094 | -95.27% |