Lawrence County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Lawrence County, Ohio has a population of 57,385, the 46th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $54,842 and the median home value is $135,600. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lawrence County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 10,585 | $45,694 | 25.5% | $112,400 |
| South Point | 3,228 | $80,689 | 8.2% | $175,200 |
| Burlington | 2,517 | $38,732 | 8.6% | N/A |
| Coal Grove | 2,144 | $53,324 | 16.7% | $97,300 |
| Chesapeake | 1,082 | $46,667 | 14.1% | $106,100 |
| Proctorville | 560 | $36,726 | 18.6% | $121,900 |
| Miller | 466 | $99,097 | 10.9% | $288,900 |
| Athalia | 298 | $45,417 | 28.7% | $106,300 |
| Hanging Rock | 168 | $73,125 | 8.3% | $106,300 |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Lawrence County has a population of 57,385, making it the 46th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Lawrence County?
The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,842 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.
How many cities are in Lawrence County, Ohio?
Lawrence County contains 9 Census-designated places.