Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Demographics
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Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has a population of 85,024, the 33rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $61,931 and the median home value is $147,200. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

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

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 85,024

Median Household Income $61,931

Median Home Value $147,200

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 44.9 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 17

Population 85,024 33rd of 67

Median Income $61,931 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 5.7%

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	85,423	85,024	-0.5%
Median household income	$60,779	$61,931	+1.9%
Median home value	$136,700	$147,200	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$61,931

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$147,200

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 29.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $831/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

28.0%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Castle	21,579	$42,219	28.0%	$77,400
New Wilmington	2,395	$73,696	8.5%	$209,800
Oakwood	2,253	$71,583	4.8%	$118,400
New Beaver	1,343	$61,417	6.6%	$135,600
Oakland (Lawrence County)	1,330	$63,372	7.8%	$125,800
New Castle Northwest	1,223	$72,500	7.8%	$155,300
Ellport	1,127	$74,625	5.7%	$165,100
West Pittsburg	909	$44,510	10.9%	$106,900
Bessemer	881	$65,893	10.8%	$122,700
New Bedford	813	$90,000	0.0%	$204,400
South New Castle	712	$69,375	5.9%	$104,100
Wampum	502	$48,929	20.6%	$115,000
Enon Valley	458	$76,250	13.0%	$115,800
Frizzleburg	403	$67,727	7.4%	N/A
Chewton	345	$68,750	9.3%	$172,300
Volant	89	$66,250	2.3%	$120,800
S.N.P.J.	10	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 85,024. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 44.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $61,931. This is 21% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $147,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Lawrence County has a population of 85,024, making it the 33rd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $61,931 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania?

Lawrence County contains 17 Census-designated places.