Lawrence County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Lawrence County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lawrence County, Indiana has a population of 45,102, the 34th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $66,468 and the median home value is $175,000. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

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

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 45,102

Median Household Income $66,468

Median Home Value $175,000

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 45,102 34th of 92

Median Income $66,468 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment 3.5%

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	45,077	45,102	+0.1%
Median household income	$65,551	$66,468	+1.4%
Median home value	$164,500	$175,000	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$66,468

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$175,000

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 30.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $845/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.5%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bedford	13,837	$49,553	16.2%	$152,400
Mitchell	3,937	$48,930	20.7%	$114,500
Oolitic	1,522	$59,018	3.1%	$138,200
Avoca	439	$73,654	1.8%	$211,600
Williams	200	N/A	22.0%	$195,500

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Indiana with a total population of 45,102. It is the 34th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 43.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,468. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Lawrence County has a population of 45,102, making it the 34th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,468 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Indiana?

Lawrence County contains 5 Census-designated places.