Lawrence County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Alabama with a total population of 33,182. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $60,040. This is 3% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $150,700. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.