Lawrence County's estimated 2025 population is 29,679 with a growth rate of 2.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 7th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 24,204 and has seen a growth of 22.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 91.13% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,217 | 91.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,093 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 613 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 352 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $41,847. Household income levels show a median of $66,766. The poverty rate stands at 11.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,808 | - |
| Families | $88,985 | $118,777 |
| Households | $66,766 | $90,061 |
| Non Families | $37,187 | $53,002 |
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