Lawrence Alabama

Lawrence County is a county of the U. S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. Its name is in honor of J. Lawrence, a captain in the United States Navy from Vermont. As of 2000 the population was 34,803. Alabama. Its county seat is Moulton and it's a prohibition or dry county.

History

Lawrence County was established on February 6, 1818.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,860 km² (718 mi²). 1,796 km² (693 mi²) of it is land and 64 km² (25 mi²) of it (3. BACKGROUND SEARCHES. 44%) is water.

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 34,803 people, 13,538 households, and 10,194 families residing in the county. The population density was 19/km² (50/mi²). There were 15,009 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). Lawrence County Alabama Genealogy & Other Diggins. The racial makeup of the county was 77. 77% White, 13. 36% Black or African American, 5. 36% Native American, 0. 10% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. Get free
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There were 13,538 households out of which 34.