Lawrence County, OH

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2021 Population

58,570

2.22% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.8

0.481% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.8%

3.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,947

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,200

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,593

2.63% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lawrence County, OH had a population of 58.6k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $48,947. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lawrence County, OH declined from 59,901 to 58,570, a −2.22% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,584 to $48,947, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.565%), and White (Hispanic) (0.384%).

None of the households in Lawrence County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Lawrence County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lawrence County, OH are O C Collins Career Center (294 degrees awarded in 2021), Ohio University-Southern Campus (121 degrees), and Tri-State Bible College (8 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lawrence County, OH was $112,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Lawrence County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lawrence County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Lawrence County, OH borders Boyd County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Scioto County, OH, Cabell County, WV, and Wayne County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Lawrence County, OH is home to a population of 58.6k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.888% of Lawrence County, OH residents were born outside of the country (520 people).

In 2021, there were 37.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.2k people) in Lawrence County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.46k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 841 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Lawrence County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lawrence County, OH was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lawrence County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.2k ± 163
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.46k ± 278
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
841 ± 231

1.02%

Hispanic Population

597 people

1.02% of the people in Lawrence County, OH are hispanic (597 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lawrence County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

0.888%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

520 people

0.811%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

486 people

As of 2021, 0.888% of Lawrence County, OH residents (520 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lawrence County, OH was 0.811%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lawrence County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,545 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
634 ± 184
Gulf War (2001-)
621 ± 202

Lawrence County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lawrence County, OH employs 23.6k people. The largest industries in Lawrence County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,059 people), Retail Trade (2,969 people), and Manufacturing (2,940 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,375), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,467), and Information ($55,288).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.6k

2021 Value

± 1,234

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 7.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawrence County, OH declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 24.2k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lawrence County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,136 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,340 people), and Production Occupations (2,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lawrence County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.6k

2021 Value

± 1,234

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 7.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lawrence County, OH declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 24.2k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lawrence County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,059 people), Retail Trade (2,969 people), and Manufacturing (2,940 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lawrence County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lawrence County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,064

Median earning men ± $2,406

$30,289

Median earning women ± $1,593

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($80,933), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,467), and Wholesale Trade ($57,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($48,346), Wholesale Trade ($35,976), and Public Administration ($35,819).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

341
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
239
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
177
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$204k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$122k
Manufacturing
$54.3k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lawrence County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 72.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.921%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.921%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lawrence County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lawrence County, OH awarded 427 degrees. The student population of Lawrence County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 927 male students and 2,012 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lawrence County, OH are White (407 and 95.3%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 2.34%), Two or More Races (5 and 1.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 0.468%).

The largest universities in Lawrence County, OH by number of degrees awarded are O C Collins Career Center (294 and 68.9%), Ohio University-Southern Campus (121 and 28.3%), and Tri-State Bible College (8 and 1.87%).

The most popular majors in Lawrence County, OH are Registered Nursing (165 and 38.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (130 and 30.4%), and Surgical Technologist (19 and 4.45%).

The median tuition costs in Lawrence County, OH are $8,400 for private four year colleges, and $5,774 and $8,766 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,939 students enrolled in Lawrence County, OH, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,535 records, of which 70% were women and 30% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Surgical Technologist
19 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
130 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lawrence County, OH was Surgical Technologist with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lawrence County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

O C Collins Career Center
294 degrees awarded
Ohio University-Southern Campus
121 degrees awarded
Tri-State Bible College
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was O C Collins Career Center with 294 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lawrence County, OH, which is 0.391 times less than the 307 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 407 degrees mean that there were 40.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($984) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lawrence County, OH was $112,200 in 2021, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,700 to $112,200, a 4.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Lawrence County, OH is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lawrence County, OH have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lawrence County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lawrence County, OH is $48,947. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lawrence County, OH was Census Tract 512 with a value of $67,130, followed by Census Tract 514.02 and Census Tract 514.01, with respective values of $63,201 and $60,927.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lawrence County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.04%.

Housing

Property

$112,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,595

$16,297

Median Property Taxes

±$938

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lawrence County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lawrence County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Lawrence County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lawrence County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 512
Census Tract 514.02
Census Tract 514.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lawrence County, OH was Census Tract 512 with a value of $67,130, followed by Census Tract 514.02 and Census Tract 514.01, with respective values of $63,201 and $60,927.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lawrence County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,947

Median Household Income

± $2,833

22.6k

Number of Households

± 1,126

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Lawrence County, OH grew to $48,947 from the previous year's value of $46,584.

The following chart displays the households in Lawrence County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lawrence County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Carpooled (8.16%)
Worked At Home (3.08%)

In 2021, 87.2% of workers in Lawrence County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.16%) and those who worked at home (3.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lawrence County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Lawrence County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lawrence County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lawrence County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lawrence County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lawrence County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lawrence County, OH (10.8k out of 57.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lawrence County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 28.6% of the children was living in poverty in Lawrence County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 163 in Lawrence County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 29.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.8% of the population of Lawrence County, OH has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, OH see 2379 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.31% increase from the previous year (2217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 191 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,379 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lawrence County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, OH see an average of 2,379 patients per year. This represents a 7.31% increase from the previous year (2,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lawrence County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.18%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lawrence County, OH grew by 9.14% from 4.75% to 5.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lawrence County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.7 in Lawrence County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lawrence County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Lawrence County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lawrence County, OH.

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