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Lawrence County, South Dakota, has 25,768 residents and covers 800.1 square miles. The population grew 6.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Lawrence County is 46081.
Spearfish is the county's largest population center. Lawrence County also includes 7 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 13 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
- 25,768▴
- Median Home Value
- $310,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,331▾
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 25,768 residents in 2020. That was 6.9% higher than in 2010. Lawrence County added 3,966 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Spearfish, Lead and Whitewood.
Population Trend in Lawrence County SD
Lawrence County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lawrence County Zip Codes
Lawrence County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Spearfish (57783), Lead (57754) and Whitewood (57793). Spearfish is the largest zip by population, with about 16,165 residents or 63% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lawrence County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57783 | Spearfish | 16,165 | ▴ 13.1% |
| 57754 | Lead | 3,579 | ▾ -5.6% |
| 57793 | Whitewood | 2,017 | ▴ 5.4% |
| 57732 | Deadwood | 1,965 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 57799 | 57799 | 675 | ▴ 2.3% |
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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 43.8, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 16.8% of residents are under 18, while 24.1% 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 27.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. 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 SD
Median Age
43.8
Under 18
16.8%
Age 65+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
34.1%
Lawrence County School Districts
Lawrence County is served by 4 public school districts with 7,331 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Meade 46-1, Spearfish 40-2 and Belle Fourche 09-1. Those three districts account for about 91% 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 SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade School District 46-1 | 3,047 | 41.6% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Spearfish School District 40-2 | 2,398 | 32.7% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | 1,239 | 16.9% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | 647 | 8.8% | ▾ -3.4% |
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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 $310,800 and a median gross rent of $923. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the South Dakota median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $847,475 and homes spent about 104 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, SD
Lawrence County has 2,014 business listings across 466 categories. The largest categories in Lawrence County business listings are Hotels (58, 2.9%), Medical Offices (46, 2.3%), and Real Estate Agents (40, 2.0%). 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, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 58 | 2.9% |
| Medical Offices | 46 | 2.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 40 | 2.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 37 | 1.8% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 31 | 1.5% |
| Lodge | 31 | 1.5% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 30 | 1.5% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 29 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 28 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 28 | 1.4% |
Lawrence County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish Canyon Healthcare | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Spearfish |
| The Landmark Hotel & Casino | Accommodation | Deadwood |
| Creed Bookkeeping Services LLC | Accountant | Spearfish |
| Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon | Active Life | Spearfish |
| Ormseth Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine | Acupuncture | Spearfish |
| Northern Hills Alcohol & Drug | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Spearfish |
| MSaaS Agency | Advertising Agency | Spearfish |
| Simon - Centennial Quarry | Aggregate Supplier | Whitewood |
| Myers Performance Horses | Agriculture | St Onge |
| Eagle Aviation | Airport Terminal | Spearfish |
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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
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