Lawrence County, Alabama Population 2022
Lawrence County, Alabama's estimated population is 32,873 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, Alabama is the 36th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 34,342 and has seen a growth of -4.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 14,984 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 13,313 | -1,671 | -11.15% |
| 1850 | 15,258 | 1,945 | 14.61% |
| 1860 | 13,975 | -1,283 | -8.41% |
| 1870 | 16,658 | 2,683 | 19.20% |
| 1880 | 21,392 | 4,734 | 28.42% |
| 1890 | 20,725 | -667 | -3.12% |
| 1900 | 20,124 | -601 | -2.90% |
| 1910 | 21,984 | 1,860 | 9.24% |
| 1920 | 24,307 | 2,323 | 10.57% |
| 1930 | 26,942 | 2,635 | 10.84% |
| 1940 | 27,880 | 938 | 3.48% |
| 1950 | 27,128 | -752 | -2.70% |
| 1960 | 24,501 | -2,627 | -9.68% |
| 1970 | 27,281 | 2,780 | 11.35% |
| 1980 | 30,170 | 2,889 | 10.59% |
| 1990 | 31,513 | 1,343 | 4.45% |
| 2010 | 34,342 | 2,829 | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 34,051 | -291 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 33,806 | -245 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 33,575 | -231 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 33,444 | -131 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 33,135 | -309 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 33,227 | 92 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 33,063 | -164 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 32,941 | -122 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 32,924 | -17 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 32,907 | -17 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 32,890 | -17 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 32,873 | -17 | -0.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,798 | 78.25% |
| Black or African American | 3,520 | 10.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,967 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 163 | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1,459 | 4.43% |
Lawrence County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,551 | 2.61 | 78.4 |
| Married | 7,040 | 3.08 | 87.3 |
| Male | 465 | 3.91 | 73.5 |
| Female | 1,398 | 3.83 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 3,648 | 1.07 | 69.4 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,744 | 7.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,753 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 9,284 | 39.67% |
| Some College | 4,163 | 17.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,748 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,385 | 10.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,324 | 5.66% |
Lawrence County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 1,563 | 1,466 | 425 |
| 2+ Races | 774 | 653 | 146 |
| White | 18,191 | 14,551 | 2,906 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 166 | 28 |
| Black | 2,536 | 2,038 | 192 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | |
| Other Race | 85 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$39,321
Average Earnings
$46,498
Average Male
$27,786
Average Female
Lawrence County, Alabama Language by Age
Lawrence County, Alabama Language
98.05% of Lawrence County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
Lawrence County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 223 | 29.93% |
| Multiple | 1,459 | 342 | 23.44% |
| Black | 3,428 | 649 | 18.93% |
| White | 25,024 | 4,229 | 16.90% |
| Native | 1,961 | 21 | 1.07% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
19.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrence County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Alabama is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.05%.
Lawrence County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrence County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Lawrence County, Alabama Marriage
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 35-44.
Lawrence County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 6.26% |
| Black | 300 | 10.13% |
| Native American | 63 | 3.81% |
| Islander | 22 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.13% |
Lawrence County, Alabama Veterans by Education
9.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.43%
Born in Lawrence County, Alabama
99.20%
Native Born
0.80%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.20% of Lawrence County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 83.43% having been born in Alabama. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990