Lawrence County, Missouri

Total Population: 38,392

County Seat: Mount Vernon

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Median Home Value

$159,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,849

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.5%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

15.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,849

Mean Household Income

$71,034

Per Capita Income

$27,516

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$159,800

Median Rent

$785/mo

Total Housing Units

16,280

Owner-Occupied

72.8%

Renter-Occupied

27.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Married Couple Households

49.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.1%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

84.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29109.