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Lawtey, FL
City in Bradford County, Florida.
Population
897
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
593
ZIP codes
0
Lawtey and its ZIP codes
Lawtey at a glance
- Lawtey is 42% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,944, 30% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $723 a month.
Local data for Lawtey, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawtey, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,944
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
49.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Pakistani Americans (67), German Americans (26), Scottish Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Lawtey.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,699
9,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,074
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $6,641 per person
How people get to work
Lawtey, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 49.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawtey, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
436
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawtey, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Lawtey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StarkeCity | 7.6 mi | 7.2 |
| RaifordTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 19.6 |
| HamptonCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Penney FarmsTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake ButlerCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Oakleaf PlantationCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 16.4 |
| Glen St. MaryTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MacclennyCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| Asbury LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17 |
| WaldoCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| BaldwinTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| Keystone HeightsCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.5 |
| BrookerTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Worthington SpringsTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawtey, FL in?
- Lawtey is in Bradford County, Florida.
- What is the population of Lawtey, FL?
- About 897 people live in Lawtey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawtey?
- Nearby places include Starke (7.6 mi), Raiford (10 mi), Middleburg (10 mi), Hampton (13 mi), Penney Farms (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023