Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 47,335 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 35th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 41,971 and has seen a growth of 12.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 93.43% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.43%)
Two or more races (4.46%)
Black or African American (1.33%)
Other race (0.53%)
Asian (0.24%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,952 | 93.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,003 | 4.46% |
| Black or African American | 595 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 237 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $40,414. Household income levels show a median of $53,233. The poverty rate stands at 15.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,597 | - |
| Families | $67,842 | $81,672 |
| Households | $53,233 | $69,737 |
| Non Families | $30,673 | $38,745 |
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