Lawrence County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lawrence County, Missouri
Lawrence County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
38,593
Median Age
38.8
Male Median
37.6
Female Median
40.7
Lawrence County, Missouri Population Growth

Lawrence County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +0.6%%.
+0.6%% Growth
Lawrence County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lawrence County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.8 | 38,593 |
| 2023 | 39.0 | 38,392 |
| 2022 | 38.7 | 38,231 |
| 2021 | 38.8 | 38,123 |
| 2020 | 38.7 | 38,241 |
| 2019 | 39.4 | 38,204 |
| 2018 | 39.6 | 38,133 |
| 2017 | 39.7 | 38,131 |
| 2016 | 39.6 | 38,204 |
| 2015 | 39.6 | 38,244 |
| 2014 | 39.3 | 38,306 |
| 2013 | 39.7 | 38,488 |
| 2012 | 39.3 | 38,559 |
| 2011 | 39.1 | 38,548 |
| 2010 | 38.6 | 38,373 |
Lawrence County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Lawrence County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lawrence County, Missouri
The median age in Lawrence County, Missouri is 38.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lawrence County, Missouri is 38,593.
In Lawrence County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lawrence County, Missouri has remained stable.