U.S. County · Profile

Lawrence County

38.9KTotal Population
63Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+10.38%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lawrence County has a population of 38,872 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lawrence County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.7%35,257
Hispanic or Latino8.2%3,188
Two or More Races6.2%2,410
Some Other Race1.9%739
Asian0.5%194
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%155
Black or African American0.3%117
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%39

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lawrence County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,225
30.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,407
31.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.7%
27.8% above national average
Median Age
38.7 years

Income & Poverty

$52,225Median Household Income
$26,407Per Capita Income
14.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,225$67,510
Families$69,410$78,808
Married-couple Families$69,410$77,739
Nonfamily Households$28,235$30,494

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lawrence County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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