Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Indiana
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 275-7543
Fax: (812) 277-2024
bedfordonline.com/government/lawrence/
In south-central IN, south of Bloomington; organized Jan 7, 1818 from Orange County. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. naval officer in the war with Barbary pirates near Trilpoli and commander of the U.S.S Chesapeake in the War of 1812, who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 452.07 (land 448.83; water 3.24) Population per square mile: 103.40
Population 2005: 46,403 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 1.00%; 1990-2000 7.20% Population 2000: 45,922 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $17,653; median household $36,280; Population below poverty level: 9.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,669-$24,858
Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.20% Median travel time to work: 25.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.70%
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Lawrence County, South Dakota
Deadwood, SD 57732
Phone: (605) 578-1941
Fax: (605) 578-1065
www.lawrence.sd.us
On the central western border of SD, northwest of Rapid City; created Jan 11, 1875 (prior to statehood) from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For John Lawrence, Dakota Territory legislator and first treasurer of the county
Area (sq mi):: 800.31 (land 800.04; water 0.28) Population per square mile: 28.00
Population 2005: 22,395 State rank: 8 Population change: 2000-20005 2.70%; 1990-2000 5.60% Population 2000: 21,802 (White 94.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 37.20
Income 2000: per capita $17,195; median household $31,755; Population below poverty level: 14.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,139-$26,199
Unemployment (2004): 3.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 17.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 17.80%
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Lawrence County, Ohio
Ironton, OH 45638
Phone: (740) 533-4355
Fax: (740) 533-4383
www.lawrencecountyohio.org
On the southeastern border of OH; organized Dec 21, 1815 from Gallia County. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. naval officer in the war with Barbary pirates near Tripoli and commander of the U.S.S Chesapeake in the War of 1812, who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 457.28 (land 454.96; water 2.32) Population per square mile: 138.70
Population 2005: 63,112 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 1.30%; 1990-2000 0.80% Population 2000: 62,319 (White 96.10%; Black or African American 2.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 37.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,678; median household $29,127; Population below poverty level: 18.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,192-$21,017
Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 58.00%
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Lawrence County, Tennessee
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Phone: (931) 762-7700
Fax: (931) 766-2291
www.co.lawrence.tn.us
On the central southern border of TN, southwest of Nashville; organized Oct 21, 1817 from Hickman and Maury counties. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. Navy commander in the War of 1812 who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 617.91 (land 617.17; water 0.74) Population per square mile: 66.60
Population 2005: 41,101 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 2.90%; 1990-2000 13.10% Population 2000: 39,926 (White 96.30%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 36.20
Income 2000: per capita $15,848; median household $30,498; Population below poverty level: 14.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,232-$21,818
Unemployment (2004): 8.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.30% Median travel time to work: 24.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 23.40%
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Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Phone: (618) 943-2346
Fax: (618) 943-5205
www.lawrencecountyillinois.com
On the east-central border of IL east of Olney; organized Jan 16, 1821 from Crawford and Edwards counties. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. naval officer in the war with Barbary pirates near Tripoli and commander of the U.S.S Chesapeake in the War of 1812, who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 373.94 (land 371.98; water 1.96) Population per square mile: 42.80
Population 2005: 15,930 State rank: 72 Population change: 2000-20005 3.10%; 1990-2000 -3.30% Population 2000: 15,452 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 40.80
Income 2000: per capita $17,070; median household $30,361; Population below poverty level: 13.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,696-$23,334
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.70% Median travel time to work: 20.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.30%
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Lawrence County, Kentucky
Louisa, KY 41230
Phone: (606) 638-4102
Fax: (606) 638-0638
On eastern border of KY, south of Ashland; established Dec 14, 1821 from Floyd and Greenup counties. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. Navy commander in the War of 1812 who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 420.12 (land 418.78; water 1.35) Population per square mile: 38.60
Population 2005: 16,166 State rank: 71 Population change: 2000-20005 3.80%; 1990-2000 11.20% Population 2000: 15,569 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.10%. Median age: 36.50
Income 2000: per capita $12,008; median household $21,610; Population below poverty level: 30.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,307-$16,926
Unemployment (2004): 7.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.40% Median travel time to work: 36.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 49.30%
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Lawrence County, Mississippi
Monticello, MS 39654
Phone: (601) 587-7162
Fax: (601) 587-0767
www.lawrencecounty.org
In south-central MS, south of Jackson; organized Dec 22, 1814 (prior to statehood) from Marion County. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. Navy commander in War of 1812 who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 435.73 (land 430.63; water 5.11) Population per square mile: 31.40
Population 2005: 13,502 State rank: 61 Population change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 6.40% Population 2000: 13,258 (White 66.60%; Black or African American 32.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $14,469; median household $28,495; Population below poverty level: 19.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,603-$21,956
Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.60% Median travel time to work: 36.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 48.80%
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Lawrence County, Alabama
Moulton, AL 35650
Phone: (256) 974-0663
Fax: (256) 974-2403
www.naiap.com
In northwest AL, west of Decatur; organized Feb 14, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Cherokee cession. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. Navy commander in War of 1812 who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 718.07 (land 693.38; water 24.68) Population per square mile: 49.90
Population 2005: 34,605 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 10.40% Population 2000: 34,803 (White 77.30%; Black or African American 13.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.10%; Other 8.80%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 35.90
Income 2000: per capita $16,515; median household $31,549; Population below poverty level: 15.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,949-$22,599
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 27.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 62.50%
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Lawrence County, Missouri
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
Phone: (417) 466-2638
Fax: (417) 466-4348
In southwestern MO, west of Springfield; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Dade and Barry counties. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. naval officer in the war with Barbary pirates near Tripoli and commander of the U.S.S. Chesapeake in the War of 1812, who said, "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 613.38 (land 613.08; water 0.30) Population per square mile: 60.60
Population 2005: 37,127 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 16.40% Population 2000: 35,204 (White 94.30%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.40%; Asian 0.20%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 36.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,399; median household $31,239; Population below poverty level: 14.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,728-$19,725
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.00%
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Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 658-2541
Fax: (724) 652-9646
www.co.lawrence.pa.us
On central-western border of PA, northwest of Pittsburgh; organized Mar 20, 1849 from Beaver and Mercer counties. Name Origin: For the Lawrence, the flagship of American commander Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) in the Battle of Lake Erie (1813).
Area (sq mi):: 362.76 (land 360.46; water 2.30) Population per square mile: 257.50
Population 2005: 92,809 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 -1.70% Population 2000: 94,643 (White 94.60%; Black or African American 3.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 40.50
Income 2000: per capita $16,835; median household $33,152; Population below poverty level: 12.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,687-$24,188
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 21.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.60%
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Lawrence County, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Phone: (870) 886-1111
Fax: (870) 886-1122
In northeastern AR; organized Jan 15, 1815 (prior to statehood) from New Madrid County, MO. Name Origin: For Capt. James Lawrence (1781-1813), U.S. Navy commander in War of 1812 who said "Don't give up the ship!"
Area (sq mi):: 592.34 (land 586.57; water 5.78) Population per square mile: 29.20
Population 2005: 17,153 State rank: 46 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 1.80% Population 2000: 17,774 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $13,785; median household $27,139; Population below poverty level: 18.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,175-$19,608
Unemployment (2004): 8.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.10%
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