Lawrence County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

16,077

Diversity Score

6.5

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.6%%

Lawrence County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Lawrence County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)15,53896.6%
Two or More Races2521.6%
Asian2141.3%
Hispanic or Latino590.4%
Black / African American130.1%
Native American10.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lawrence County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 96.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lawrence County, Kentucky has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 6.5/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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