Lawrence County, Ohio

Lawrence County: County in Ohio, United States

About

Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 62,450 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 59,091 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ironton. The county was created 207 years ago in 1817.

Lawrence County locator map
Location of Lawrence County on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Lawrence County

Population : 59,091 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Ohio (United States)
Different from : Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County, Lawrence County
Plate code : 44
Area : 1184 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : James Lawrence
Capital : Ironton
Establishment : March 03, 1817
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 18:22:12 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.68% (2010-2020)
Lawrence County Ohio Courthouse image
Lawrence County Ohio Courthouse
Lawrence County Ohio Courthouse image
Lawrence County Ohio Courthouse image

Geography

Lawrence County is located at 38°35'54"N 82°32'12"W (38.5984700, -82.5367500). It has 7 neighbors: Boyd County, Greenup County, Gallia County, Jackson County, Scioto County, Cabell County and Wayne County.

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The largest city of Lawrence County is Ironton with a population of 10,418. Other cities include, Northwood population 5,457, Proctorville population 538, Athalia population 353 and Hanging Rock population 214. See all Lawrence County cities & populated places.

Lawrence County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County.

City Name Population Title
Etna 17,487 Township in Licking County, Ohio
Ironton 10,418 City in Ohio, United States
Northwood 5,457 City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
South Point 3,813 Town in Ohio, United States
Coal Grove 2,048 Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
Vernon 1,460 Township of Ohio
Burlington 1,304 Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio
Miller 1,050 Township in Knox County, Ohio
Lawrence 863 Township in Lawrence County, Ohio
Aid 833 Township in Lawrence County, Ohio
Chesapeake 696 Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States
Proctorville 538 Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
Athalia 353 Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
Hanging Rock 214 Ohio

Lawrence County has 7 neighbours.

  • Ironton

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lawrence County decreased by 5.68% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 62,450 - census
2011 62,415 -0.06% estimation process
2012 62,146 -0.43% estimation process
2013 61,858 -0.47% estimation process
2014 61,539 -0.52% estimation process
2015 60,923 -1.01% estimation process
2016 60,691 -0.38% estimation process
2017 60,075 -1.03% estimation process
2018 59,767 -0.52% estimation process
2019 59,463 -0.51% estimation process
2020 59,091 -0.63% estimation process

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People born in Lawrence County (2)

People born in Lawrence County, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Donald Russell Long, politician Oakley C. Collins, .

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