Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 30,215 with a growth rate of 2.38% 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 24.83% 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 (91.13%)
Two or more races (4.11%)
Native American (2.31%)
Other race (1.32%)
Asian (0.53%)
Black or African American (0.52%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
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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