Lawrence County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Lawrence County, Kentucky, had a population of approximately 15,317. The racial composition was about 97.2% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals constituted around 0.8% of the population. The median household income was roughly $36,782, and about 25.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. The county covers an area of around 420 square miles.

As of the latest data, Lawrence County, KY's median home value is approximately $71,200. The homeownership rate stands at around 75%, with the median gross rent being roughly $606 per month. The average household size is 2.5 persons. About 57% of housing units are owner-occupied and 33% are renter-occupied. The county has a vacancy rate of around 17%. Housing affordability remains a challenge, with roughly 30% of homeowners and 46% of renters spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

Lawrence County, KY, typically holds elections for various local, state, and federal offices. The specifics can vary for each election cycle. For example, during recent local elections, candidates for county positions such as Judge-Executive, County Clerk, and Sheriff may compete.

For up-to-date information, typically refer to the Lawrence County Clerk’s Office or the Kentucky State Board of Elections. Numerical values like voter turnout and candidate vote counts are released post-election. For instance, if an election saw a 40% voter turnout of 10,000 registered voters, 4,000 votes would be cast.

Current election cycles, candidate names, and counts can usually be found on official county or election websites, and in local news reports.

As of the latest data, Lawrence County, KY has educational attainment levels below both the national and state averages. Approximately 75.6% of adults (25 and older) in the county have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of 88.7% and the Kentucky state average of 85.2%. Furthermore, around 10.2% of Lawrence County residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, lagging behind the national average of 33.1% and the state average of 24.2%. These statistics suggest that Lawrence County has lower education levels relative to broader benchmarks. The local school district, Lawrence County Schools, focuses on improving these metrics through various education programs and resources.

As of the most recent data, Lawrence County, KY has an employment rate of around 55%, with notable participation in key industries. The top sectors in Lawrence County include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Industry Breakdown:

• Healthcare and Social Assistance: Approximately 20%
• Retail Trade: Around 15%
• Manufacturing: Close to 10%

In comparison to state and national averages, Lawrence County displays stronger employment in healthcare and retail but lags behind in technology and professional services sectors. Kentucky overall averages higher in manufacturing (20%) due to its automobile industry, while the national workforce has a diverse spread, with prominent sectors being technology (around 10%) and professional services (13%).

Economic development efforts are ongoing to diversify and strengthen the employment landscape within the county.

As of recent data, the average household income in Lawrence County, KY is approximately $45,000 annually. This is notably lower than both the national and state averages. The national average household income is around $68,700, while the state average for Kentucky stands at about $55,000.

Here is a summary in a statistics table for clarity:

This data highlights Lawrence County's economic disparity compared to broader state and national benchmarks.

As of the latest available data, Lawrence County, KY, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 1,200 incidents per 100,000 people annually. Below is a summary of different types of crimes recorded:

These figures are estimates and may vary slightly with new data releases. Lawrence County continues to focus on community policing and crime prevention programs to maintain and further reduce crime rates.