Lawrence County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lawrence County, Tennessee has a population of 45,385, the 35th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $54,706 and the median home value is $194,400. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 45,385

Median Household Income $54,70690% MOE ±$2,672

Median Home Value $194,40090% MOE ±$8,477

Poverty Rate 15.0%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 45,385 35th of 95

Median Income $54,706 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Lawrence County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,390	45,385	+4.6%
Median household income	$53,676	$54,706	No clear change (+1.9%)
Median home value¹	$138,455	$194,400	+40.4%
Median gross rent	$813	$763	No clear change (-6.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$54,706

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$194,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 24.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $763/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

23.6%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lawrenceburg	11,844	$42,343	21.5%	$184,600
Loretto	1,731	$55,592	8.6%	$161,900
St. Joseph	783	$49,112	13.8%	$171,300
Summertown	733	$89,688	1.4%	$213,500
Ethridge	419	$45,313	4.8%	$178,300
Leoma	374	$87,569	1.3%	$401,700
Iron City	282	N/A	47.3%	$41,000
Westpoint	139	N/A	21.6%	$130,000

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 45,385. It is the 35th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,706. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $194,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Lawrence County has a population of 45,385, making it the 35th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $54,706 with a poverty rate of 15.0%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Tennessee?

Lawrence County contains 8 Census-designated places.