Lawrence County GIS Maps
Lawrence County, Arkansas, has 16,216 residents and covers 587.6 square miles. The population declined 6.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Lawrence County is 05075.
Walnut Ridge is the county's largest population center. Lawrence County also includes 11 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Lawrence County Trends
- Population
- 16,216▾
- Median Home Value
- $91,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,040▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Lawrence County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Lawrence County Population
Lawrence County had 16,216 residents in 2020. That was 6.9% lower than in 2010. Lawrence County had 1,558 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 28 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Walnut Ridge, Hoxie and Smithville.
Population Trend in Lawrence County AR
Lawrence County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lawrence County Zip Codes
Lawrence County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Walnut Ridge (72476), Hoxie (72433) and Smithville (72466). Walnut Ridge is the largest zip by population, with about 7,065 residents or 44% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lawrence County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72476 | Walnut Ridge | 7,065 | ▾ -1.3% |
| 72433 | Hoxie | 2,708 | ▾ -11.7% |
| 72466 | Smithville | 1,461 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 72415 | Black Rock | 1,244 | ▾ -7.6% |
| 72469 | Strawberry | 1,115 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Lawrence County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lawrence County Demographics
Lawrence County has a median age of 39.8, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 22.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Lawrence County AR
Median Age
39.8
Under 18
22.5%
Age 65+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
14%
Lawrence County School Districts
Lawrence County is served by 5 public school districts with 5,040 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Westside Consolidated, Lawrence County and Hoxie. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lawrence County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Consolidated School District | 1,817 | 36.1% | ▾ -3% |
| Lawrence County School District | 1,067 | 21.2% | ▴ 4.3% |
| Hoxie School District | 860 | 17.1% | ▴ 1.9% |
| Sloan-Hendrix School District | 854 | 16.9% | ▴ 15.7% |
| Hillcrest School District | 442 | 8.8% | ▴ 9.4% |
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Lawrence County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lawrence County Housing & Real Estate
Lawrence County has a median home value of $91,100 and a median gross rent of $715. About 68% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $184,450 and homes spent about 71 days on the market.
Lawrence County Housing Mix
Lawrence County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lawrence County Housing Trends
Lawrence County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lawrence County, AR
Lawrence County has 689 business listings across 250 categories. The largest categories in Lawrence County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 6.7%), Baptist Church (18, 2.6%), and Car Dealerships (16, 2.3%). The full Lawrence County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lawrence County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lawrence County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 6.7% |
| Baptist Church | 18 | 2.6% |
| Car Dealerships | 16 | 2.3% |
| Post Offices | 14 | 2.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 14 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 2.0% |
| Discount Store | 13 | 1.9% |
| Professional Services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 9 | 1.3% |
Lawrence County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Mayfield LLC | Accountant | Walnut Ridge |
| Times Dispatch | Advertising Agency | Walnut Ridge |
| Farm Service Inc | Agricultural Service | Lynn |
| Machine Creek Acres | Agriculture | Smithville |
| Walnut Ridge Regional Airport | Airport | Walnut Ridge |
| Medic One Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Walnut Ridge |
| Citizen's Vault | American Restaurants | Walnut Ridge |
| Walnut Ridge Sexton Field | Amusement Park | Walnut Ridge |
| Jumpstart Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Walnut Ridge |
| Cross Roads Antiques | Antique Store | Walnut Ridge |
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Lawrence County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lawrence County Basemaps
Lawrence County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Lawrence County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Lawrence County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.