Lawrence County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

38,593

Diversity Score

24.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.2%%

Lawrence County, Missouri 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, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)33,26186.2%
Hispanic or Latino3,2638.5%
Two or More Races1,3333.5%
Other Race2670.7%
Asian1870.5%
Native American1590.4%
Black / African American1070.3%
Pacific Islander160.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lawrence County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 86.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lawrence County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 24.9/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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