Lawrence County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Lawrence County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lawrence County, Arkansas has a population of 16,238, the 47th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $44,882 and the median home value is $98,900. The poverty rate is 20.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 16,238

Median Household Income $44,882

Median Home Value $98,900

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%

High School Graduation 83.2%

Cities/Places 13

Population 16,238 47th of 75

Median Income $44,882 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Lawrence County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,265	16,238	-0.2%
Median household income	$44,164	$44,882	+1.6%
Median home value	$91,100	$98,900	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$44,882

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$98,900

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.5%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 25.0%

$100K+ 20.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.3%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

7.0%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

3.5%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

53.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $697/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

24.5%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Walnut Ridge	5,434	$45,027	25.6%	$117,900
Hoxie	2,618	$35,268	19.0%	$87,600
Black Rock	853	$52,019	30.5%	$68,700
Imboden	621	$31,625	22.6%	$104,900
Portia	453	$58,750	16.8%	$85,000
Ravenden	390	$41,250	15.2%	$95,000
Lynn	299	$48,889	4.3%	$94,500
Strawberry	285	$43,189	18.3%	$150,000
Powhatan	173	$63,409	26.6%	$115,600
Sedgwick	165	$39,028	46.1%	$62,500
Alicia	138	$23,750	54.1%	$55,000
Minturn	91	N/A	17.6%	$310,700
Smithville	88	N/A	44.7%	$92,500

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,238. It is the 47th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 40.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $44,882. This is 26% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $98,900. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

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 Arkansas 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, Arkansas?

Lawrence County has a population of 16,238, making it the 47th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $44,882 with a poverty rate of 20.1%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Arkansas?

Lawrence County contains 13 Census-designated places.