Lawrence County, Ohio's estimated 2024 population is 55,664 with a growth rate of -0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, Ohio is the 46th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 62,428 and has seen a growth of -10.83% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,394 | -454 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 53,848 | -454 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 54,302 | -454 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 54,756 | -454 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 55,210 | -454 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 55,664 | -454 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 56,118 | -454 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 56,572 | -836 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 57,408 | -729 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 58,137 | -1,419 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 59,556 | -308 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 59,864 | -312 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 60,176 | -641 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 60,817 | -173 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 60,990 | -609 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 61,599 | -309 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 61,908 | -269 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 62,177 | -255 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 62,432 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 62,428 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 61,834 | -2,015 | -3.16% |
| 1980 | 63,849 | 6,981 | 12.28% |
| 1970 | 56,868 | 1,430 | 2.58% |
| 1960 | 55,438 | 6,323 | 12.87% |
| 1950 | 49,115 | 2,410 | 5.16% |
| 1940 | 46,705 | 2,164 | 4.86% |
| 1930 | 44,541 | 5,001 | 12.65% |
| 1920 | 39,540 | 52 | 0.13% |
| 1910 | 39,488 | -46 | -0.12% |
| 1900 | 39,534 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 1890 | 39,556 | 488 | 1.25% |
| 1880 | 39,068 | 7,688 | 24.5% |
| 1870 | 31,380 | 8,131 | 34.97% |
| 1860 | 23,249 | 8,003 | 52.49% |
| 1850 | 15,246 | 5,508 | 56.56% |
| 1840 | 9,738 | 4,371 | 81.44% |
| 1830 | 5,367 | 1,868 | 53.39% |
| 1820 | 3,499 | -49,895 | -93.45% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,954 | 94.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,652 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 961 | 1.67% |
| Other race | 430 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 339 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,501 | 2.52 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 10,775 | 3.17 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 7,563 | 1.2 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 2,957 | 3.28 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 1,206 | 3.18 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,959 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 3,758 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,751 | 11.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,789 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 17,340 | 42.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,087 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 7,902 | 19.47% |
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 | 38,549 | 34,687 | 6,906 |
| 2+ Races | 851 | 736 | 251 |
| Black | 661 | 634 | 203 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 326 | 119 |
| Other Race | 234 | 222 | 59 |
| Asian | 153 | 141 | 88 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,571 | $69,419 | $56,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,309 | $71,680 | $71,051 |
| High School Graduate | $34,918 | $41,911 | $27,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,773 | $37,157 | $14,890 |
| Overall | $40,057 | $46,997 | $33,746 |
| Some College | $38,397 | $46,857 | $32,722 |
$40,057
Average Earnings
$46,997
Average Male
$33,746
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.81% of Lawrence County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 1.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53,021 | 9,404 | 17.74% |
| Multiple | 1,627 | 256 | 15.73% |
| Black | 917 | 152 | 16.58% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 96 | 15.82% |
| Other | 429 | 59 | 13.75% |
| Native | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
17.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Ohio is White, with 17.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Ohio is Native, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.42% |
| High School | 19.18% |
| Some College | 11.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.21% |
| Female Employed | 7.99% |
| Male Employed | 7.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,974 | $83,754 |
| Households | $54,842 | $72,534 |
| Married Families | $77,260 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,200 | $46,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,532
Number of Veterans
3,358
Male Veterans
174
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,320 |
| First Gulf War | 662 |
| Second Gulf War | 638 |
| Korea | 174 |
| World War II | 88 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,093 |
| 75+ | 994 |
| 35 to 54 | 731 |
| 55 to 64 | 457 |
| 18 to 34 | 257 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,354 | 7.9% |
| Other Race | 103 | 35.27% |
| Black | 45 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 4.22% |
| Native American | 1 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
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
36.3%
Born in Lawrence County, Ohio
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.26% of Lawrence County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 36.3% having been born in Ohio. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.