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Lawrence

Massachusetts · 76,377 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 $31,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,100. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,377
+6%since 2000
from 72,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,021 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 10,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.5
+3%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K74K80K85K91K1990201020202024Lawrence
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,631
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,983 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,557
+24%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
68.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
59.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+96%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(15,637)
Black2.3%(1,722)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(56,363)
Asian2.3%(1,756)
Other0.9%(690)
Diversity Score51.1%(39,062)
Diversity Score
51
−20%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
36.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Lawrence, Massachusetts has about 76,377 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lawrence, Massachusetts earns about $31,631 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 $258,100, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

About 11.6% 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 26.5% of people in Lawrence, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,170 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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