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Lawrence

Massachusetts · 89,143 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 $45,045. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,143
+24%since 2000
from 72,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,863 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 10,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+12%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K74K80K85K91K1990201020202024Lawrence
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,045
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,983 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,655
+62%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
70.5% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(10,984)
Black2.3%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino81.8%(72,902)
Asian1.7%(1,547)
Other0.9%(778)
Diversity Score37.7%(33,642)
Diversity Score
38
−41%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
40.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Lawrence, Massachusetts has about 89,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lawrence, Massachusetts earns about $45,045 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 $280,800, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

About 12.5% 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 21.0% 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 18,936 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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