Market insights · Kentucky
Lawrence County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Lawrence County has 15,765 residents, down 3.3% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 270 households moved in and 322 moved out (-52 net), while a net $2.4M of income left. Median household income is $46,772, the median home $111,700 and median rent $760 a month.
In Kentucky: 103rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 108th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 89th of 120 counties for median household income · 99th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lawrence County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd County, KY | 38 | $1.4M |
| Wayne County, WV | 37 | $1.6M |
| Johnson County, KY | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lawrence County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd County, KY | 37 | $1.4M |
| Johnson County, KY | 31 | $1.0M |
| Wayne County, WV | 30 | $1.1M |
| Martin County, KY | 23 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.