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Lawrence

Nebraska · 275 residents (2025 est.) · 0.415 sq mi
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Lawrence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $89,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−29%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+7%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952603253904551990201020202024Lawrence
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,178
+195%since 2000
from $14,634 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−3%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+39%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Nebraska?

Lawrence, Nebraska has about 223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lawrence, Nebraska earns about $69,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Nebraska expensive?

In Lawrence, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $89,400.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Nebraska?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Nebraska?

About 1.8% of people in Lawrence, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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