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Lawrence

Michigan · 964 residents · 1.781 sq mi
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Lawrence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $82,300. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
−9%since 2000
from 1,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+12%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9049811K1K1K1990201020202024Lawrence
2024942
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,183
+53%since 2000
from $13,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(764)
Black3.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(194)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(510)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(681)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(221)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.9%(28)
Diversity Score52%(501)
Diversity Score
52
+8%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Michigan?

Lawrence, Michigan has about 964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Michigan?

The typical household in Lawrence, Michigan earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Michigan expensive?

In Lawrence, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Michigan?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Michigan?

About 22.8% of people in Lawrence, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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