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Lawrence County

State:
South Dakota
County Seat:

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.

29,679
Total Population
37
Population Density (miĀ²)
7
Population Rank (State)
813 2.82%
Annual Population Growth

Lawrence County Population

Lawrence County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,21791.13%
Two or more races1,0934.11%
Native American6132.31%
Other race3521.32%
Asian1400.53%
Black or African American1370.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.08%

Lawrence County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$103,808-
Families$88,985$118,777
Households$66,766$90,061
Non Families$37,187$53,002

$41,847

Average Income

$66,766

Median Household Income

11.78%

Poverty Rate