County Seat: Moulton
Population: 33,089
Civilian Labor Force: 14,016
Lawrence County is located in the northwestern portion of the State of Alabama. Lawrence County has a strong industrial base with more than 15 companies. Lawrence County along with Morgan County make up the Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

Population within an approx. 45-mile radius of county seat: 713,917
Population: 33,089
Civilian Labor Force: 14,016
County Residents Working in the County: 2,235
County Residents Working Outside the County: 10,985
Outside Residents Working in the County: 2,622
Source: JobsEQÂ and U.S. Census 2/2024
More than 20 manufacturing operations have found success in Lawrence County. These are the top nine:
| Company | Product | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Space Systems | Targets Program | 226 |
| Jack Daniels Cooperage | Oak Barrels | 144 |
| Nucor Tubular Products | Steel Tubing & Piping | 80 |
| Progressive Pipe Fabricators | Fabrication | 60 |
| Country Brook Design | Retail/Wholesale | 50 |
| Servico | Cotton Gin | 30 - 50 |
| Tennessee Valley Mechanical | Fabrication | 42 |
| Lawrence County Exchange | Grain & Field | 30 |
| Metal Exchange | Metal Recycling | 27 |
Source: Local economic development contacts-9/2022