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Lawrence County, KY
2 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Population
16,077
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 66% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,772 a year, 27% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,700 (46% below Kentucky) and median rent is $760 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Louisa (2,580) and Blaine (80).
Local data for Lawrence County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,772
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$111,700
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,913), German Americans (909), Scottish Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,863
3,759 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,526
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $6,680 per person
PPP loans
$14.1M
183 loans, 2,182 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$29.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
385
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, KY?
- Louisa is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 2,580 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41124, 41159, 41180, 41201, 41230.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, KY?
- About 16,077 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Boyd County, Wayne County, WV, Carter County, Johnson County, Morgan County, Martin County, Elliott County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023