Lawrence County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 15,903 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, Kentucky is the 72nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,856 and has seen a growth of 0.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,418 | -97 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 15,515 | -97 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 15,612 | -97 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 15,709 | -97 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 15,806 | -97 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 15,903 | -97 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 16,000 | -97 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 16,097 | -187 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 16,284 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 16,303 | 908 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 15,395 | -194 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 15,589 | -168 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 15,757 | -86 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 15,843 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 15,861 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 15,873 | -20 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 15,893 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 15,881 | -50 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 15,931 | 75 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 15,856 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,998 | -123 | -0.87% |
| 1980 | 14,121 | 3,395 | 31.65% |
| 1970 | 10,726 | -1,408 | -11.6% |
| 1960 | 12,134 | -2,284 | -15.84% |
| 1950 | 14,418 | -2,857 | -16.54% |
| 1940 | 17,275 | 562 | 3.36% |
| 1930 | 16,713 | -930 | -5.27% |
| 1920 | 17,643 | -2,424 | -12.08% |
| 1910 | 20,067 | 455 | 2.32% |
| 1900 | 19,612 | 1,910 | 10.79% |
| 1890 | 17,702 | 4,440 | 33.48% |
| 1880 | 13,262 | 4,765 | 56.08% |
| 1870 | 8,497 | 896 | 11.79% |
| 1860 | 7,601 | 1,320 | 21.02% |
| 1850 | 6,281 | 1,551 | 32.79% |
| 1840 | 4,730 | 830 | 21.28% |
| 1830 | 3,900 | -11,518 | -74.7% |
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% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,150 | 2.61 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 3,385 | 3.23 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 1,987 | 1.13 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 516 | 3.83 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 262 | 3.41 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,331 | 11.82% |
| Associates Degree | 696 | 6.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 940 | 8.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 658 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 4,588 | 40.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 944 | 8.38% |
| Some College | 2,103 | 18.68% |
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 | 10,864 | 8,609 | 1,403 |
| Asian | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 164 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,822 | $42,159 | $37,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,006 | $81,250 | $66,100 |
| High School Graduate | $28,918 | $34,549 | $20,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,740 | $40,568 | $15,618 |
| Overall | $33,766 | $39,743 | $26,694 |
| Some College | $34,423 | $47,391 | $30,558 |
$33,766
Average Earnings
$39,743
Average Male
$26,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.11% of Lawrence County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 1.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,545 | 3,439 | 22.12% |
| Multiple | 218 | 89 | 40.83% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Kentucky is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Kentucky is White, with 22.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.07% |
| High School | 22.68% |
| Some College | 16.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.24% |
| Male Employed | 9.96% |
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,744 | $76,566 |
| Households | $45,584 | $62,255 |
| Married Families | $69,842 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,160 | $31,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
534
Number of Veterans
502
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 291 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 534 | 4.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
6%
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
63.7%
Born in Lawrence County, Kentucky
98.41%
Native Born
1.59%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
98.41% of Lawrence County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 63.7% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.