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Lawrence County, IN
12 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Population
45,102
Land area
449sq mi
People per sq mi
100
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 47% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,468 a year, 8% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 (20% below Indiana) and median rent is $845 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bedford (13,837), Mitchell (3,937) and Oolitic (1,522).
Local data for Lawrence County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools17
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices9
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants86
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,468
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$175,000
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,127), Irish Americans (5,480), Scottish Americans (799).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,375
14,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$350M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
PPP loans
$61.8M
870 loans, 7,390 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
369
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, IN?
- Bedford is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 13,837 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47420, 47421, 47436, 47437, 47446.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, IN?
- About 45,102 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Monroe County, Jackson County, Greene County, Washington County, Orange County, Martin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023