Population 56,819 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence County
Household size in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lawrence County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Ohio as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has crept up from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Lawrence County skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Lawrence County than nationally: 12.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lawrence County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio counties.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Lawrence County rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 54.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in Lawrence County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Lawrence County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Ohio. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $619 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $866 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lawrence County costs $866 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $246 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawrence County: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lawrence County is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lawrence County has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, 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 | 2.55 | 42.9 | 12.6% | 27.7% | 14.9% | 1975 | $866 | 18.9% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| Boyd County | 2.40 | 43.5 | 14.6% | 29.8% | 12.2% | 1972 | $844 | 20.2% | 90.1% | 6.4% |
| Cabell County | 2.29 | 40.9 | 9.9% | 35.8% | 14.6% | 1970 | $964 | 33.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| Greenup County | 2.42 | 44.1 | 9.3% | 19.7% | 9.5% | 1976 | $907 | 19.2% | 89.3% | 6.9% |
| Putnam County | 2.48 | 42.0 | 7.9% | 18.2% | 7.9% | 1987 | $960 | 29.6% | 93.9% | 3.1% |
| Lewis County | 2.54 | 41.8 | 12.1% | 20.8% | 14.5% | 1985 | $729 | 16.2% | 80.6% | 5.3% |
| Mason County | 2.40 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 33.9% | 12.7% | 1979 | $757 | 19.9% | 86.4% | 5.1% |
| Clay County | 2.62 | 43.5 | 13.5% | 24.0% | 24.2% | 1985 | $620 | 11.4% | 84.6% | 12.7% |
| Robertson County | 2.76 | 36.9 | 15.7% | 20.5% | 18.3% | 1984 | $611 | 13.0% | 81.5% | 3.8% |
| Harrison County | 2.65 | 42.7 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 12.4% | 1981 | $762 | 21.7% | 90.5% | 3.0% |
| Braxton County | 2.56 | 47.1 | 6.3% | 23.2% | 21.6% | 1977 | $605 | 14.0% | 84.6% | 10.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Queen Anne's County, MD · Jessamine County, KY · Jones County, MS · Kershaw County, SC · Knox County, OH · Lake County, CA · Lamar County, MS · Laurel County, KY · Laurens County, SC · Lee County, NC
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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