Market insights · Missouri
Lawrence County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Lawrence County has 39,401 residents, up 3.7% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,076 households moved in and 1,091 moved out (-15 net), bringing in a net $0.8M of income. Median household income is $61,215, the median home $175,100 and median rent $800 a month.
In Missouri: 28th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 66th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 52nd of 115 counties for median household income · 47th of 115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County, MO | 266 | $12.8M |
| Barry County, MO | 211 | $9.1M |
| Christian County, MO | 57 | $2.9M |
| Jasper County, MO | 57 | $2.5M |
| Newton County, MO | 43 | $2.8M |
| Stone County, MO | 42 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lawrence County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County, MO | 251 | $10.6M |
| Barry County, MO | 206 | $10.6M |
| Jasper County, MO | 81 | $3.5M |
| Christian County, MO | 59 | $2.7M |
| Newton County, MO | 52 | $2.4M |
| Stone County, MO | 31 | $1.0M |
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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.