Population 45,385 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence County
Household size in Lawrence County
| Period | Lawrence County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Lawrence County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Tennessee overall, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.62 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Few Tennessee counties have larger households: only six of 95.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Lawrence County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest. Lawrence County is younger than at least four in five Tennessee counties.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Lawrence County than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lawrence County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Lawrence County is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Lawrence County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $534 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $666 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $814 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lawrence County costs $814 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $279 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northwest.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawrence County: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.8 points from 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Lawrence County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Lawrence County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.72 | 39.4 | 9.9% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 1983 | $814 | 15.4% | 86.3% | 5.0% |
| Giles County | 2.49 | 43.2 | 10.0% | 26.7% | 15.8% | 1983 | $868 | 19.9% | 88.2% | 5.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.55 | 45.0 | 11.0% | 19.8% | 18.7% | 1986 | $553 | 13.1% | 82.6% | 2.7% |
| Lincoln County | 2.42 | 42.3 | 11.4% | 24.2% | 9.4% | 1984 | $869 | 20.8% | 87.4% | 5.1% |
| Hardin County | 2.47 | 44.9 | 10.7% | 22.0% | 22.1% | 1984 | $797 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 4.7% |
| Moore County | 2.49 | 45.6 | 10.4% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 1992 | $912 | 22.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| McNairy County | 2.61 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 20.3% | 18.5% | 1985 | $723 | 13.3% | 88.6% | 5.7% |
| Franklin County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 8.3% | 22.6% | 13.6% | 1984 | $961 | 25.6% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Grundy County | 2.66 | 43.1 | 10.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 1986 | $718 | 14.7% | 82.2% | 10.6% |
| Hardeman County | 2.38 | 42.4 | 13.3% | 28.3% | 14.9% | 1983 | $853 | 13.8% | 86.3% | 8.8% |
| Marion County | 2.47 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 21.5% | 14.6% | 1985 | $885 | 17.3% | 83.1% | 7.1% |
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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