Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
33116
Sex Ratio
96.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.28 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Lawrence County, AL, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a CAGR of -0.28%, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.54%. The county's median age of 42.7 is higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population. With 18.6% of residents over 65, Lawrence County has a higher old-age dependency ratio (31.2) compared to many neighboring counties, suggesting potential challenges in supporting an aging demographic. In comparison, counties like Madison and Baldwin are experiencing significant growth, highlighting regional disparities in population dynamics.
Dependency Rate
67.5 %
Median Age
42.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.6 %
Active Aging Index
102.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
31.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
12829
Married-couple Household
6960
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.37 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.89 %
Average Household Size
2.56 p
Average Family Size
3.16 p
Household with Children (%)
25.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23.8 %
Now Married
56.7 %
Widowed
8.5 %
Divorced
11 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.