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Lawrence

Kansas · 94,934 residents · 34.252 sq mi
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Lawrence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,598. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,800. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,934
+19%since 2000
from 80,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,772 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+20%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K72K81K90K99K1990201020202024Lawrence
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,598
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,669 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,032
+65%since 2000
from $19,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
56.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+13%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(65,774)
Black5%(3,989)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2,921)
Asian3.8%(3,013)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(23,944)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(69,414)
Black5.1%(4,868)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(7,329)
Asian4.7%(4,506)
Other7.1%(6,738)
Diversity Score53.1%(50,382)
Diversity Score
53
+78%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Kansas?

Lawrence, Kansas has about 94,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Kansas?

The typical household in Lawrence, Kansas earns about $55,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Kansas expensive?

In Lawrence, Kansas, the median home is worth about $204,800, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Kansas?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas?

About 18.8% of people in Lawrence, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,277 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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