Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 39,695 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 31st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 38,590 and has seen a growth of 2.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 89.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.19%)
Two or more races (6.66%)
Other race (2.97%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native American (0.41%)
Black or African American (0.25%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,241 | 89.19% |
| Two or more races | 2,558 | 6.66% |
| Other race | 1,142 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $40,567. Household income levels show a median of $55,849. The poverty rate stands at 16.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,629 | - |
| Families | $71,404 | $82,715 |
| Households | $55,849 | $71,034 |
| Non Families | $32,464 | $43,236 |
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