Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 15,446 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 73rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,856 and has seen a growth of -2.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 97.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (97.35%)
Two or more races (1.35%)
Asian (1.17%)
Native American (0.08%)
Black or African American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,742 | 97.35% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $33,766. Household income levels show a median of $45,584. The poverty rate stands at 21.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,842 | - |
| Families | $63,744 | $76,566 |
| Households | $45,584 | $62,255 |
| Non Families | $26,160 | $31,534 |
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