Lawrence County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Ohio with a total population of 57,385. It is the 46th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 41.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,842. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $135,600. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.