Lawrence County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29109
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 611.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 613.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.106611
- Longitude
- -93.830542
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,925
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,143
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,204 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,721 | 7.2% |
| White | 33,645 | 88.7% |
| Black | 106 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,779 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 4.8% |
| White | 25,703 | 91.3% |
| Black | 231 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 573 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,593
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,847
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,470
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,058 | 88.2% |
| Black | 107 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 187 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,009
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,317 | 13.8% |
| Republican | 12,602 | 52.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,090 | 33.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,564 | 48.2% |
| Female | 12,302 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,822 | 86.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,099 | 4.6% |
| Black | 27 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,162
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,919 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 20.8% |
| Black | 1 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 59 | 37.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,902 | 51.0% |
| Female | 6,192 | 50.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,494 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,346 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,303
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,484
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $839
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.