County · Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky. Lawrence County had 15,765 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 21127.
Lawrence County is one of the 8 counties of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,765
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,293 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,077
Median household income
$46,772
±$5,311 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$111,700
±$6,345 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$760
±$38 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Lawrence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,293 residents in Lawrence County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,765 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,077 over 416 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,077 | 4,534,824 | +406 |
| Households | 6,342±237 | 1,814,469 | +558 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.09 | 2.43 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 7,604±26 | 2,023,116 | +169 |
Lawrence County's population since 2000
From 15,569 in 2000 to 15,765 in 2025: up 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Louisa with 2,520 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Louisa | 2,679 | $40,000 |
|---|---|---|
| BlaineGEOID 2107264 | 66 | $42,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lawrence County?
The median resident of Lawrence County is 42.1 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.6%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±0.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6%±0.2 pts | 81.5% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.0%±2.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7%±3.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6%±2.6 pts | 27.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lawrence County earn?
Half of Lawrence County's 6,342 households earn less than $46,772 a year (±$5,311), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $40,364 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,772±$5,311 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,772±$6,416 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,890±$2,370 | $35,821 | +$3,585 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8%±4.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.0%±9.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.6%±4.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7%±3.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lawrence County?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Lawrence County's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,700 by its owner (±$6,345). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,700±$6,345 | $205,600 | +$13,983 |
| Median gross rent | $760±$38 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6%±10.3 pts | 36.6% | −16.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216±$95 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±3.6 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,604±26 | 2,023,116 | +169 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±6.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.8%±4.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.7%±4.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lawrence County get to work?
83.9% of Lawrence County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.7%±3.5 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±3.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±4.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.4 pts | 10.2% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±3.5 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lawrence County's census tracts?
Lawrence County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,733 (Tract 9302) to $57,708 (Tract 9304).
| Tract 9301.0121127930101 | 2,870±430 | $50,965 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0221127930102 | 5,119±718 | $42,357 |
| Tract 930221127930200 | 1,909±332 | $40,733 |
| Tract 930321127930300 | 1,604±373 | $47,039 |
| Tract 930421127930400 | 2,456±484 | $57,708 |
| Tract 930521127930500 | 2,119±428 | $42,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lawrence County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 103rd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th of 120 |
| Median household income | 89th of 120 |
| Median home value | 99th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st of 120 |
| Median age | 47th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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