Lawrence County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21127
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 415.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 420.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.074453
- Longitude
- -82.738290
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,078
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,315
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,019 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.4% |
| White | 15,539 | 96.6% |
| Black | 27 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,297 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.1% |
| White | 11,871 | 96.4% |
| Black | 56 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 295 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,077
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,586
- Poverty Rate
- 21.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,472
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,593 | 97.0% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,319
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,186 | 37.0% |
| Republican | 6,282 | 55.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 423 | 3.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,504 | 48.6% |
| Female | 5,815 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,536 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 0.6% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 113 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,055
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,825 | 36.3% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 33.3% |
| Black | 2 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 40 | 35.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,001 | 36.4% |
| Female | 2,054 | 35.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,011 (35.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,644 (14.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,604
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,813
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.