Lawrence County, Alabama
Lawrence County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,339 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,857 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moulton. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Lawrence County at a glance
Lawrence County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
MoultonPopulation 3,201
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lawrence County
| Population | 32,857 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (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 | 42 |
| Area | 1860 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5217,-87.3110 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Capital | Moulton |
| Establishment | February 06, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:53:59 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lawrence County is located at 34°31'18"N 87°18'40"W (34.5216500, -87.3110400). It has 7 neighbors: Colbert County, Cullman County, Franklin County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Morgan County and Winston County.
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The largest city of Lawrence County is Moulton with a population of 3,201. Other cities include, Town Creek population 1,046, North Courtland population 621, Courtland population 582 and Hillsboro population 512. See all Lawrence County cities & populated places.
Lawrence County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton | 3,201 | City in Alabama |
| Town Creek | 1,046 | City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America |
| North Courtland | 621 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Courtland | 582 | Town |
| Hillsboro | 512 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lawrence County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lawrence County decreased by 4.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,339 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,051 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,806 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,575 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,444 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,135 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,227 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,063 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,941 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,924 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,857 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Lawrence County (9)
People born in Lawrence County, including politician Christopher Columbus Harris, politician Edward B. Almon, musician Junior Thompson, .
More notable people
- Jim Preuitt (American politician) he was born in 19/07/1935
- Nathaniel Barrett he was born in 16/01/1861
- Gary Owen (Democratic Michigan politician) he was born in 09/09/1944
- Robert R. Berryman (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1902
- Jody Letson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1949
- John Gregg (American politician (1828-1864)) he was born in 02/09/1828
Other places with the same name (10)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania county in Alabama, United States with a population of 85,083 people.
- Lawrence County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 59,091 people.
- Lawrence County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 45,496 people.
- Lawrence County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 44,432 people.
- Lawrence County, Missouri county in southwestern Missouri, United States with a population of 38,175 people.
- Lawrence County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 26,221 people.
- Lawrence County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,410 people.
- Lawrence County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,467 people.
- Lawrence County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 15,436 people.
- Lawrence County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 12,480 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |