Lawrence County, PA

County

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2023 Population
85,423
0.563% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
44.9
0.222% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
11.6%
6.15% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$60,779
5.55% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$136,700
5.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
38,388
1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lawrence County, PA had a population of 85.4k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $60,779. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lawrence County, PA declined from 85,907 to 85,423, a −0.563% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,585 to $60,779, a 5.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%), and White (Hispanic) (0.7%).

None of the households in Lawrence County, PA 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.

99.4% of the residents in Lawrence County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lawrence County, PA are New Castle School of Trades (410 degrees awarded in 2023), Westminster College (216807) (229 degrees), and UPMC Jameson School of Nursing (107 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lawrence County, PA was $136,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Lawrence County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lawrence County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lawrence County, PA is home to a population of 85.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.61% of Lawrence County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2023, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.6k people) in Lawrence County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.36k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%
2023 Citizenship
99.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Lawrence County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lawrence County, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lawrence County, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    76.6k ± 291
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.11k ± 319
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.36k ± 379
2.06%
Hispanic Population
1.76k people

In 2023, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.6k people) in Lawrence County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.36k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.06% of the people in Lawrence County, PA are hispanic (1.76k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lawrence County, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.61%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.38k people
1.41%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.21k people

As of 2023, 1.61% of Lawrence County, PA residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lawrence County, PA was 1.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,043 ± 245
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    972 ± 210
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    947 ± 242

Lawrence County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lawrence County, PA employs 38.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Lawrence County, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,034 people), Manufacturing (5,538 people), and Retail Trade (4,708 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,375), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,122).

Employment

Occupations

38.4k
2023 Value
± 1,246
−1.28%
1 Year decline
± 4.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lawrence County, PA declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 38.9k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lawrence County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,814 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,660 people), and Management Occupations (3,584 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lawrence County, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.4k
2023 Value
± 1,246
−1.28%
1 Year decline
± 4.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lawrence County, PA declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 38.9k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lawrence County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,034 people), Manufacturing (5,538 people), and Retail Trade (4,708 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lawrence County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Lawrence County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,583
Median earning men ± $2,319
$35,384
Median earning women ± $1,483

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,753), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,417), and Wholesale Trade ($59,826).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($50,652), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,876), and Public Administration ($47,995).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 188
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 138
    Construction
  3. 91
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $288k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $213k
    Manufacturing
  3. $120k
    Construction

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lawrence County, PA awarded 767 degrees. The student population of Lawrence County, PA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,174 male students and 1,014 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lawrence County, PA are White (630 and 82.1%), followed by Black or African American (74 and 9.65%), Unknown (33 and 4.3%), and Two or More Races (19 and 2.48%).

The largest universities in Lawrence County, PA by number of degrees awarded are New Castle School of Trades (410 and 53.5%), Westminster College (216807) (229 and 29.9%), and UPMC Jameson School of Nursing (107 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Lawrence County, PA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (136 and 17.7%), Registered Nursing (118 and 15.4%), and Electrician (60 and 7.82%).

The median tuition cost in Lawrence County, PA for private four year colleges is $38,760.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Lawrence County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,188 (53.7% men and 46.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,188 students enrolled in Lawrence County, PA, 53.7% men and 46.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,595 records, of which 46% were women and 54% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Education
    15 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    26 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lawrence County, PA was Other Education with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lawrence County, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. New Castle School of Trades
    410 degrees awarded
  2. Westminster College (216807)
    229 degrees awarded
  3. UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
    107 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Castle School of Trades with 410 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 501 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lawrence County, PA, which is 1.88 times more than the 266 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 630 degrees mean that there were 8.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 74 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lawrence County, PA was $136,700 in 2023, which is 0.451 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $130,000 to $136,700, a 5.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Lawrence County, PA is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Lawrence County, PA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lawrence County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lawrence County, PA is $60,779. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lawrence County, PA was Census Tract 108, Lawrence County, PA with a value of $98,785, followed by Census Tract 101, Lawrence County, PA and Census Tract 102.01, Lawrence County, PA, with respective values of $81,287 and $80,368.

In 2024, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lawrence County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.74%.

Housing

Property

$136,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,591
$27,159
Median Property Taxes
±$979

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

75.4%
Homeownership
2023
60.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.4% of the housing units in Lawrence County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 108, Lawrence County, PA
  2. Census Tract 101, Lawrence County, PA
  3. Census Tract 102.01, Lawrence County, PA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lawrence County, PA was Census Tract 108, Lawrence County, PA with a value of $98,785, followed by Census Tract 101, Lawrence County, PA and Census Tract 102.01, Lawrence County, PA, with respective values of $81,287 and $80,368.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,779
Median Household Income
± $1,899
36k
Number of Households
± 1,199

In 2023, the median household income of the 36k households in Lawrence County, PA grew to $60,779 from the previous year's value of $57,585.

The following chart displays the households in Lawrence County, PA 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lawrence County, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.11%)

In 2023, 77% of workers in Lawrence County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.11%).

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.

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lawrence County, PA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Lawrence County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lawrence County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.74%.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lawrence County, PA (9.63k out of 83.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lawrence County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 229 in Lawrence County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 183 per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Lawrence County, PA has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, PA see 2,443 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.36% decrease from the previous year (2,502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1697 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 610 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,443 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lawrence County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, PA see an average of 2,443 patients per year. This represents a 2.36% decrease from the previous year (2,502 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.34%
Uninsured
43.2%
Employer Coverage
21%
Medicaid
17.1%
Medicare
11.8%
Non-Group
1.62%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lawrence County, PA declined by 6.69% from 5.72% to 5.34%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78.8 in Lawrence County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 36.4% in Lawrence County, PA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.92% in Lawrence County, PA.

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