County · Tennessee
Lawrence County, Tennessee
Lawrence County, Tennessee. Lawrence County had 46,914 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.2% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 8 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 47099.
Lawrence County is the county of the Lawrenceburg, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,914
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,159 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,385
Median household income
$54,706
±$2,672 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$194,400
±$8,477 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$763
±$63 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Lawrence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,159 residents in Lawrence County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,914 for July 1, 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 45,385 over 617 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,385 | 7,066,383 | +1,995 |
| Households | 16,991±264 | 2,824,277 | +1,031 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.04 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,730±31 | 3,143,670 | +470 |
Lawrence County's population since 2000
From 39,926 in 2000 to 46,914 in 2025: up 17.5%. 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 8 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Lawrenceburg with 12,236 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lawrenceburg | 11,633 | $42,343 |
|---|---|---|
| Loretto | 1,739 | $55,592 |
| SummertownGEOID 4772040 | 856 | $89,688 |
| St. Joseph | 790 | $49,112 |
| EthridgeGEOID 4724460 | 537 | $45,313 |
| LeomaGEOID 4741800 | 464 | $87,569 |
| Iron CityGEOID 4737360 | 274 | not published |
| WestpointGEOID 4779500 | 164 | not published |
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 39.3 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 7.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1%±0.4 pts | 71.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3%±2.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±1.6 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 16,991 households earn less than $54,706 a year (±$2,672), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $53,675 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,706±$2,672 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,545±$4,027 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,990±$1,661 | $39,437 | +$2,259 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7%±4.0 pts | 18.8% | −7.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±2.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 77.6% of Lawrence County's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 by its owner (±$8,477). The median renter pays $763 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,400±$8,477 | $286,700 | +$55,947 |
| Median gross rent | $763±$63 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4%±7.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277±$65 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6%±2.5 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,730±31 | 3,143,670 | +470 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1%±2.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Lawrence County building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units across Lawrence County in 2025 (20 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lawrence County get to work?
78.7% of Lawrence County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±1.8 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | −3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±2.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±2.2 pts | 12.9% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±1.2 | 25.7 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 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,517 (Tract 9605.01) to $85,862 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960147099960100 | 5,463±765 | $85,862 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960247099960200 | 2,835±465 | $52,647 |
| Tract 960347099960300 | 5,305±663 | $56,417 |
| Tract 9604.0147099960401 | 5,590±527 | $55,147 |
| Tract 9604.0247099960402 | 5,060±479 | $72,568 |
| Tract 9605.0147099960501 | 5,303±594 | $35,517 |
| Tract 9605.0247099960502 | 3,802±444 | $48,125 |
| Tract 960647099960600 | 2,038±173 | $45,179 |
| Tract 960747099960700 | 4,094±393 | $64,676 |
| Tract 960847099960800 | 3,736±558 | $69,241 |
| Tract 960947099960900 | 2,159±356 | $56,932 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 35th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 95 |
| Median household income | 65th of 95 |
| Median home value | 51st of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 95 |
| Median age | 77th of 95 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lawrence County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.