Lawrence County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Lawrence County, Missouri has a population of 38,392, the 30th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $55,849 and the median home value is $159,800. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Lawrence County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lawrence County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monett | 9,734 | $45,821 | 18.8% | $149,000 |
| Aurora | 7,331 | $46,855 | 17.2% | $108,700 |
| Mount Vernon | 4,532 | $49,153 | 18.4% | $175,000 |
| Marionville | 2,701 | $50,250 | 18.3% | $125,700 |
| Pierce City | 1,472 | $45,000 | 29.1% | $112,000 |
| Miller | 808 | $52,695 | 22.1% | $94,100 |
| Verona | 443 | $43,295 | 25.7% | $85,200 |
| Stotts City | 249 | $58,750 | 28.5% | $72,500 |
| Freistatt | 248 | $48,036 | 10.1% | $113,500 |
| Hoberg | 52 | $50,000 | 9.6% | N/A |
| Halltown | 51 | $14,821 | 58.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Lawrence County is located in Missouri with a total population of 38,392. It is the 30th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lawrence County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,849. This is 19% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $159,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.2% vs 5.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lawrence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?
Lawrence County has a population of 38,392, making it the 30th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Lawrence County?
The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,849 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Lawrence County, Missouri?
Lawrence County contains 11 Census-designated places.