City safety & data profile

LawrenceburgKY

Lawrenceburg, KY is a 11K-resident city in Anderson County with a median household income of $66,486.

Anderson County, Kentucky. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lawrenceburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lawrenceburg has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $201,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$66,486
Median income
$201,100
Median home
12%
Poverty rate

The read on Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities

Where Lawrenceburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,486 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lawrenceburg, KY beyond the headline numbers

Lawrenceburg sits inside Anderson County, Kentucky, at roughly 38.04°N, -84.90°W. Population 11,103, $66,486 median household income. Median home value $201,100, median rent $954. Poverty rate 12%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lawrenceburg's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lawrenceburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,103
Lawrenceburg
Median Income
$66,486
Near average
Median Home Value
$201,100
-12% vs avg
Median Age
34.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anderson County) - Lawrenceburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
24K+13%
Median Income
$74,488+41%
Median Home Value
$225,100+70%
Poverty Rate
11.5%+2%
Unemployment
2.2%-73%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lawrenceburg, KY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$954/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 1.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 91.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lawrenceburg, KY? ▼
Lawrenceburg, KY has a population of 11,103 people, located in Anderson County, Kentucky.
What is the median household income in Lawrenceburg? ▼
The median household income in Lawrenceburg, KY is $66,486 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Lawrenceburg? ▼
The median home value in Lawrenceburg, KY is $201,100. Median rent is $954/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lawrenceburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Lawrenceburg include Short Sleep Duration (38.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lawrenceburg? ▼
The median age in Lawrenceburg, KY is 34.1 years. 21.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lawrenceburg, KY is located in Anderson County, Kentucky. With a population of 11K and a $66,486 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Lawrenceburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lawrenceburg's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anderson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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