Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County is home to 16,077 people. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $46,772.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,077 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $46,772 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.8% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.0% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $111,700 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $760 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.5% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Johnson County
- Martin County
- Morgan County
- Wayne County, West Virginia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.