Lawrence County's estimated 2025 population is 16,566 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 45th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,518 and has seen a growth of -5.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 92.7% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,077 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 904 | 5.56% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.09% |
Married
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Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $37,409. Household income levels show a median of $44,164. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,957 | - |
| Families | $61,609 | $76,404 |
| Households | $44,164 | $63,906 |
| Non Families | $24,375 | $35,700 |
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