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Lawrence County, TN

8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Population

45,385

Land area

617sq mi

People per sq mi

74

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Lawrence County

Full map

Lawrence County at a glance

  • Lawrence County is 57% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,706 a year, 21% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 (32% below Tennessee) and median rent is $763 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Lawrenceburg (11,844), Loretto (1,731) and St. Joseph (783).

Local data for Lawrence County, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lawrence County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,706

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$194,400

Prices +3.5% in a year

Median rent

$763/mo

Homeownership

77.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.2%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

25.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,627), Irish Americans (4,578), Scottish Americans (880).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,325

11,638 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,836

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$282M

FY 2026, $6,377 per person

PPP loans

$57.4M

1,329 loans, 7,193 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$153K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lawrence County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.7%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lawrence County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

801

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 28°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lawrence County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

21.4%

U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Lawrence County, TN?
Lawrenceburg is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 11,844 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38456, 38457, 38464, 38468, 38469.
What is the population of Lawrence County, TN?
About 45,385 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Lawrence County?
Lawrence County borders Maury County, Lauderdale County, AL, Giles County, Wayne County, Lewis County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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