Lawrence County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Indiana with a total population of 45,077. It is the 34th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 43.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $65,551. This is 6% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $164,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.