Lawrence County, Arkansas

Lawrence County, Arkansas is a county located in the Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Lawrence County is home to 17774 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 16861, giving it the 46th largest population among Arkansas's county. The county encompasses an area of 592.34 square miles (1534.15 square kilometre ), of which, 586.57 square miles (1519.21 square kilometre) of it is land and 5.78 square miles (14.97 square kilometre) of it is water, making it the 12th smallest by size in Arkansas.

Lawrence County Arkansas
Map of Lawrence County, Arkansas

As of the census of 2000, there were 17774 people in the county, organized into 7108 households, and 5009 families living in the county. The population density was 30.3 people per square mile (11.7/kmē), giving it the 35th most densely populated county among the Arkansas. There were 8085 housing units at an average density of 13.8 per square mile (5.33/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county Age distribution was 24% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 16861, The racial makeup of the county was 16381 White, 168 Black or African American, 109 American Indian, 12 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, and 189 from two or more races.

Lawrence County Arkansas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Lawrence County Arkansas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Lawrence County Arkansas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $27139, it is Arkansas's 51st wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $32163, making it the 17th lowest county by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the county was $13785, it is Arkansas's 12th poorest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 4345 pupils and students, of which 51.14% are male and 48.86% are female, 24.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.17% nursery or pri school, 5.11% kindergarten, 45.13% elementary school, 22.97% high school and 18.62% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Alicia TownLawrence County0.130.1301451126.71294220833
2Black Rock CityLawrence County3.433.280.15717218.61173122407
3College City TownLawrence County0.450.450269603.6883727500
4Hoxie CityLawrence County3.983.9802817707.51219024726
5Imboden TownLawrence County0.90.90684760.51436124489
6Lynn TownLawrence County2.412.410315130.81440922778
7Minturn TownLawrence County0.520.520114217.81143823036
8Portia TownLawrence County1.291.290483373.81311821250
9Powhatan TownLawrence County0.120.12050412.31314931875
10Ravenden TownLawrence County2.092.070.01511246.71072325625
11Sedgwick TownLawrence County0.140.140112818.51198820417
12Smithville TownLawrence County0.60.6073121.51168736250
13Strawberry TownLawrence County2.252.250283125.91462123438
14Walnut Ridge CityLawrence County11.5711.5704925425.51497428953
YearPopulation
April 2000 census17774
April 2000 Estimate17774
July 2000 Estimate17678
July 2001 Estimate17699
July 2002 Estimate17575
July 2003 Estimate17423
July 2004 Estimate17288
July 2005 Estimate17030
July 2006 Estimate16797
July 2007 Estimate16826
July 2008 Estimate16861
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school162193355
Kindergarten12498222
Elementary school10189431961
High school545453998
College or graduate school373436809
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Lawrence County, Arkansas$27139$32163$13785
Arkansas, United States$32182$38663$16904
United States$41994$50046$21587