Population 85,024 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence County
Household size in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Lawrence County is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lawrence County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, mirroring the country.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Lawrence County (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Pittsburgh area overall (8.8%). The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.2% of households in Lawrence County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, 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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Lawrence County is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lawrence County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Lawrence County has older homes than the great majority of Pennsylvania counties.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $630 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $748 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $949 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$303 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lawrence County costs $949 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $303 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawrence County: 23.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lawrence County is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). The share with a diploma is up 5.7 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 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Lawrence County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Pittsburgh area overall (5.0%). Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.32 | 45.6 | 10.8% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 1959 | $949 | 23.9% | 92.3% | 5.8% |
| Mahoning County | 2.29 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 1965 | $883 | 27.1% | 91.5% | 6.7% |
| Butler County | 2.42 | 44.3 | 7.4% | 23.1% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,148 | 40.1% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Stark County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 8.0% | 1966 | $949 | 26.1% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Jefferson County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 9.5% | 25.1% | 14.7% | 1961 | $804 | 18.2% | 91.9% | 4.2% |
| Wayne County | 2.65 | 39.3 | 6.8% | 23.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $907 | 24.2% | 85.0% | 3.1% |
| Clearfield County | 2.30 | 46.4 | 8.4% | 21.5% | 14.7% | 1968 | $821 | 21.6% | 91.1% | 5.4% |
| Ashland County | 2.55 | 42.8 | 7.8% | 22.1% | 9.4% | 1971 | $854 | 22.7% | 90.7% | 3.6% |
| Centre County | 2.34 | 37.8 | 5.5% | 38.2% | 11.5% | 1979 | $1,210 | 52.3% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| Wyandot County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 9.1% | 1961 | $825 | 19.9% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
| Hancock County | 2.37 | 41.6 | 10.0% | 29.2% | 8.4% | 1970 | $1,007 | 30.2% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
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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