Lawrence County Summary

Life in Lawrence County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lawrence County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lawrence County:

  • The population in Lawrence County is 26,047.

  • The median home value in Lawrence County is $408,460.

  • The median income in Lawrence County is $62,977.

  • The median rent in Lawrence County is $888.

  • The unemployment rate in Lawrence County is 2.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Lawrence County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Lawrence County is 60.8° and there are 43.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lawrence County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lawrence County

Spearfish, SD Population 12,268

Lead, SD Population 2,993

North Spearfish, SD Population 1,791

Deadwood, SD Population 1,423

Whitewood, SD Population 875

Central City, SD Population 125

St. Onge, SD Population 14

Map Of Lawrence County

Lawrence County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Lawrence County is 60.8°.

  • There are 73.45 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.0 inches of rain each year with 23.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:02 hours of sun each day in Lawrence County.

StatLawrence County
Mean High60.8
Nice Days73.45
Rainfall43.0
Snowfall23.3
Sunny_hours6:02
60.8°
Average High
43.0
Inches of Rain

Lawrence County Photos

Leadc South Dakota
Source: Public Domain
Roundhouse And Other Buildings In Leadc South Dakota
Source: Public Domain
Homestake Mine Pit
Source: Wikipedia User Rachel Harris | CC BY 2.0
Spearfish Historic Commercial Districtc Lawrence Countyc Sd
Source: Wikipedia User JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD | CC BY-SA 3.0
Spearfishc South Dakota
Source: Public Domain
Cyark Deadwood Hickock
Source: Wikipedia User |

Lawrence County Demographics

Population over time in Lawrence County

The current population in Lawrence County is 26,047. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,687 -0.5%
2021 25,806 1.3%
2020 25,478 -

Gender in Lawrence County

  • Lawrence County is 50.7% female with 13,206 female residents.

  • Lawrence County is 49.3% male with 12,840 male residents.

Female
50.7% (13,206)
Male
49.3% (12,840)
Gender Lawrence County SD USA
Female 50.7% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lawrence County

Lawrence County is:

  • 89.4% White with 23,296 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 173 African American residents.

  • 2.0% American Indian with 509 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 148 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 55 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 858 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 981 Hispanic residents.

White
89.4% (23,296)
African American
0.7% (173)
American Indian
2.0% (509)
Asian
0.6% (148)
Hawaiian
0.1% (27)
Other
0.2% (55)
Two Or More
3.3% (858)
Hispanic
3.8% (981)

Table: Lawrence County By Race

Race Lawrence County SD USA
White 89.4% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 2.0% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Lawrence County, South Dakota

  • 3.9% of households in Lawrence County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Lawrence County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Lawrence County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Lawrence County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Lawrence County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Lawrence County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Lawrence County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Lawrence County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Lawrence County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Lawrence County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (1,012)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (868)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (2,805)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (2,590)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (3,104)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (4,863)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (3,811)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (3,559)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (1,938)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (1,490)
Income Lawrence County SD USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lawrence County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lawrence County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,041)
9-12th Grade
3% (781)
High School / GED
26% (6,772)
Some College
21% (5,469)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,604)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (6,511)
Master's Degree
8% (2,083)
Professional Degree
2% (520)
Doctorate Degree
1% (260)
Education Lawrence County SD USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 26% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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