Lawrence County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01079
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 690.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 717.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.529776
- Longitude
- -87.321865
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,014
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 25,822
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,194 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 820 | 2.5% |
| White | 25,303 | 76.6% |
| Black | 3,121 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,237 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,400 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 1.6% |
| White | 19,907 | 77.1% |
| Black | 2,849 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,538 | 9.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,276
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,182
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,378
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,268 | 75.9% |
| Black | 3,110 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,081
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,244 | 21.8% |
| Republican | 12,195 | 50.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,642 | 27.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,386 | 47.3% |
| Female | 12,695 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,325 | 80.2% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 1.7% |
| Black | 2,848 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,668
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,814 | 45.6% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 23.1% |
| Black | 1,130 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 46.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,135 | 45.1% |
| Female | 5,533 | 43.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,013 (34.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,567 (15.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,403
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,459
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $836
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.