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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lawrence

New York · 6,513 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Lawrence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 139% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,513
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,752 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
+11%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lawrence
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,815
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,845 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$42,573
−17%vs 2000
vs $51,602 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $549,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$761
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,121 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
6.3
+21%vs 2000
vs 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(6,082)
Black1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(223)
Asian1.7%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(962)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,251)
Black3.1%(205)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(214)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score16.8%(1,095)
17
+14%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
25.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.9 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lawrence, New York?

Lawrence, New York has about 6,513 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, New York?

The typical household in Lawrence, New York earns about $78,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, New York expensive?

In Lawrence, New York, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, New York?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, New York?

About 3.6% of people in Lawrence, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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