COUNTY · SD

Lawrence County, South Dakota

Lawrence County is a county in South Dakota with FIPS code 46081 and an estimated population of 28,053 (Census 2023), 8th largest of 66 in the state.

County facts

Name
Lawrence County
State
South Dakota
Type
county
FIPS code
46081
State FIPS
46
Population (2023)
28,053
Change since 2020
+8.5%
State rank
8 of 66

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in South Dakota

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Lawrence County?

Lawrence County, South Dakota has the five-digit FIPS code 46081: 46 for the state and 081 for the county.

What state is Lawrence County in?

Lawrence County is in South Dakota.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.