Population 33,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence County
Household size in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lawrence County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.55, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Lawrence County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Lawrence County (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell. Few Alabama counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only six of 67.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lawrence County
Renters in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lawrence County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Lawrence County: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Alabama as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lawrence County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $556 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $644 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $621 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $828 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lawrence County costs $828 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $273 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lawrence County
Bachelor's degrees in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawrence County: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Lawrence County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lawrence County has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Alabama county has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lawrence County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 2.48 | 42.5 | 9.3% | 18.3% | 12.3% | 1989 | $828 | 14.8% | 84.4% | 2.1% |
| Morgan County | 2.57 | 40.8 | 11.0% | 27.3% | 10.2% | 1983 | $931 | 23.3% | 85.4% | 3.9% |
| Franklin County | 2.69 | 39.9 | 12.4% | 27.6% | 13.9% | 1982 | $689 | 15.0% | 78.5% | 4.4% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
| DeKalb County | 2.87 | 39.8 | 10.9% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 1984 | $722 | 14.1% | 78.1% | 4.3% |
| Union County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 13.9% | 25.3% | 19.6% | 1985 | $862 | 19.1% | 79.7% | 4.9% |
| Chattooga County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 14.7% | 33.2% | 16.2% | 1975 | $859 | 12.9% | 76.4% | 5.1% |
| Gordon County | 2.80 | 39.9 | 12.2% | 26.1% | 10.3% | 1987 | $993 | 19.0% | 81.2% | 3.5% |
| Tate County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $993 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 4.4% |
| Gilmer County | 2.51 | 49.2 | 7.9% | 19.3% | 26.9% | 1998 | $1,184 | 24.7% | 86.7% | 2.7% |
| Pickens County | 2.62 | 46.7 | 12.5% | 18.8% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,231 | 25.7% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lawrence County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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