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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrenceville

New Jersey · 4,081 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Lawrenceville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,107. Population has fallen 37% since 1990, a loss of 2,365 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,081
−37%since 1990
from 6,446 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,917 / sq mi
−37%since 1990
from 6,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lawrenceville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,107
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,919
+29%since 1990
from $29,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,300
−52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,082
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $864 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
18.7% rent
2.1
−48%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(5,681)
Black3.9%(253)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(100)
Asian5.6%(360)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,946)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,493)
Black3.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(141)
Asian6.3%(257)
Diversity Score30.5%(1,243)
30
+1%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 96.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey?

Lawrenceville, New Jersey has about 4,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lawrenceville, New Jersey earns about $74,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrenceville, New Jersey expensive?

In Lawrenceville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrenceville, New Jersey?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrenceville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrenceville, New Jersey?

About 1.7% of people in Lawrenceville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrenceville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrenceville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,365 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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