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Lawrenceburg, KY

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Population
12,329
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
786 ft
Median Home Value
$201,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$954/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,486
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Lawrenceburg in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityFrankfort, Kentucky11 miles away · 28,657 residents.

About Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Anderson County, Kentucky, part of the Frankfort micropolitan area. Originally settled in the early 1780s by German immigrant Jacob Kaufman, the site became the community of Lawrenceburg in 1817, named for William Lawrence, a local tavern owner. Home to approximately 11,900 residents, the city is served by Anderson County Schools and is home to Kavanaugh School, a college preparatory academy founded in 1904.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.4rating

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