Population 45,102 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence County
Household size in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Lawrence County is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lawrence County has smaller households than the great majority of Indiana counties.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lawrence County is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 41.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Lawrence County (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lawrence County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lawrence County as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lawrence County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of Indiana. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center 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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $632 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $703 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $908 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lawrence County pays $908 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $297 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawrence County: 20.4% 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 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lawrence County is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lawrence County has been low: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.38 | 42.6 | 9.2% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 1973 | $908 | 20.4% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| Jackson County | 2.63 | 38.9 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,034 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 2.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 41.8 | 13.2% | 28.2% | 12.6% | 1972 | $840 | 20.1% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| Lawrence County | 2.61 | 41.5 | 10.9% | 28.2% | 15.0% | 1964 | $814 | 14.7% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Switzerland County | 2.58 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 21.5% | 14.2% | 1987 | $858 | 9.0% | 80.4% | 4.0% |
| Ohio County | 2.29 | 45.2 | 11.3% | 18.7% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,032 | 18.1% | 93.8% | 1.4% |
| Richland County | 2.40 | 41.7 | 8.3% | 26.2% | 13.0% | 1973 | $723 | 18.7% | 91.2% | 3.0% |
| Gallatin County | 2.65 | 39.7 | 12.7% | 24.9% | 12.4% | 1991 | $962 | 14.6% | 84.0% | 4.6% |
| Boone County | 2.84 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 23.7% | 5.7% | 1995 | $1,524 | 36.3% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Clay County | 2.41 | 41.7 | 13.2% | 20.7% | 14.2% | 1975 | $719 | 13.2% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Pendleton County | 2.70 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 1982 | $788 | 15.0% | 85.3% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Johnson County, MO · Madison County, OH · Lincoln County, OR · Laurens County, GA · Latah County, ID · Lamar County, TX · Laclede County, MO · Knox County, IN · Kendall County, TX · Adams County, IN
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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