Census Bureau data for Lawtey city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Lawtey city
- What is the median household income in Lawtey city?
- The median household income in Lawtey city is $55,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Lawtey city?
- The poverty rate in Lawtey city is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Lawtey city?
- $160,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Lawtey city?
- The median gross rent in Lawtey city is $670 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Lawtey city residents have a college degree?
- 7.7% of adults in Lawtey city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,317
Median Income
$55,000
Median Home Value
$160,900
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
24.3%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,146 (+62.5%)
Home Value:
+$82,600 (+105.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.8 pp (-37.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.3 pp (+20.3%)
Unemployment:
+2.8 pp (+13%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,317
Median Age
41.0
Female
44.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 47.4%
Black 38.0%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,000
±$14,342
-$16,711 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$69,044
Median Family Income
$64,286
Poverty Rate
16.3%
+7.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
39.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
4.1%
$35–50k
22.3%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
5.7%
$100–150k
11.7%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
408
Owner-Occupied
74.2%
Renter-Occupied
25.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Median Home Value
$160,900
-$164,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$670
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.1%
$50–100k
14.7%
$100–200k
12.8%
$200–300k
9.2%
$300–500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
11.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.1%
$500–1k
60.0%
$1–1.5k
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
45.9%
3+
12.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
5–19 units
2.2%
Mobile home
36.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.5%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
18.4%
2000–2009
5.9%
2010+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
70.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.7%
-25.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
37.3%
Less Than High School
22.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
73.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.3%
+19.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.9%
Self-Employed
1.4%
Government Workers
13.1%
Private For-Profit
85.5%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
27.6%
Edu/Health
27.2%
Construction
9.9%
Public Admin
7.8%
Finance
6.1%
Wholesale
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Retail
4.1%
Prof. Services
2.9%
Transportation
2.0%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Management
34.4%
Food Prep
33.2%
Construction
14.1%
Production
10.4%
Sales
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
46.7 min
Drove Alone
74.3%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.9%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
368
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.5%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
9.3%
15–19
9.6%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
4.9%
35–44
19.2%
45–54
23.1%
55–64
3.7%
65–74
3.6%
75–84
6.8%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 23.3%
Working age (18–64): 76.7%
65 and over: 11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
27.7%
With a Disability
10.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.1%
Uninsured
5.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.1%
Has a Computer
93.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023