Lawrence County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,171
Male
7,939
49.1%
Female
8,232
50.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.9%
High School or Higher38.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.1%
Married
46.5%
Lawrence County, KY has a population of 16,171 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 97.3% of the population. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.