Lawrence County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,265. It is the 47th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $44,164. This is 25% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $91,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.