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Lawrence County, AR
13 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Population
16,238
Land area
588sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 53% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,882 a year, 26% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,900 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $697 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Walnut Ridge (5,434), Hoxie (2,618) and Black Rock (853).
Local data for Lawrence County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,882
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$98,900
Prices -4.7% in a year
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,224), German Americans (1,127), Italian Americans (238).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
4,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,454
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,483 per person
PPP loans
$20.5M
629 loans, 2,855 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, AR?
- Walnut Ridge is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 5,434 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72410, 72415, 72433, 72440, 72445.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, AR?
- About 16,238 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Craighead County, Greene County, Independence County, Randolph County, Sharp County, Jackson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023