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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lawrence

Massachusetts · 70,207 residents · 6.93 sq mi
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Lawrence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $128,000. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

70,207
−3%vs 2000
vs 72,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10,131 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 10,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 29.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
68K74K80K85K91K1990201020202024Lawrence
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,183
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,983 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,686
−28%vs 2000
vs $13,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$128,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$559
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $607 in 2000
US average: $450
32.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.2% in 2000
68.0% rent
5.8
+39%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(24,569)
Black2%(1,412)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(43,019)
Asian2.5%(1,832)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(45,906)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(45,676)
Black6.5%(4,546)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(29,339)
Asian1.7%(1,218)
Other26.7%(18,767)
Diversity Score83.1%(58,344)
83
+30%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Lawrence, Massachusetts has about 70,207 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lawrence, Massachusetts earns about $22,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lawrence, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

About 27.5% of people in Lawrence, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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