Lawrence County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lawrence County, Alabama has a population of 33,276, the 35th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $66,071 and the median home value is $172,300. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 33,276

Median Household Income $66,07190% MOE ±$5,623

Median Home Value $172,30090% MOE ±$13,009

Poverty Rate 13.3%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.0%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 81.7%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.0%

Cities/Places 6

Population 33,276 35th of 67

Median Income $66,071 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Lawrence County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,058	33,276	+0.7%
Median household income	$55,242	$66,071	+19.6%
Median home value¹	$135,993	$172,300	+26.7%
Median gross rent	$678	$753	+11.0%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$66,071

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$172,300

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

16.2%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.7%

Renter 18.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $753/mo 13.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.1%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moulton	3,401	$57,813	13.0%	$123,900
Town Creek	979	$43,229	27.9%	$118,000
Courtland	723	$47,679	35.5%	N/A
Hillsboro	527	$61,818	9.7%	$121,100
North Courtland	427	$32,813	28.6%	N/A
Hatton	405	N/A	19.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Alabama with a total population of 33,276. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,071. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

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 9.3%. The Black or African American population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lawrence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lawrence County, Alabama?

Lawrence County has a population of 33,276, making it the 35th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,071 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Alabama?

Lawrence County contains 6 Census-designated places.