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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawrence

New York · 6,522 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Lawrence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,845. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $549,900. Households here earn about 142% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,522
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,513 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
−10%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lawrence
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.7%(505)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.5%(618)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.9%(645)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(516)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.6%(297)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.4%(545)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412%(782)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.7%(958)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(608)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.2%(538)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.7%(375)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.1%(135)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,845
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,815 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,602
+21%since 1990
from $42,573 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $761 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
19.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,251)
Black3.1%(205)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(214)
Asian0.7%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(6,082)
Black1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(223)
Asian1.7%(113)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Dominican1.4%(95)
Colombian1%(66)
Puerto Rican0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(42)
Bangladeshi0.5%(34)
Korean0.4%(28)
Asian Indian0.4%(26)
Ancestry
Polish18.3%(1,241)
Hungarian14.3%(966)
American4%(274)
Irish3.8%(255)
English3.4%(228)
German3.1%(212)
Romanian2.8%(190)
Greek2.5%(172)
Italian1.8%(121)
Arab1.7%(116)
Moroccan1.7%(116)
Belgian1.5%(104)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.3%(90)
Russian1.2%(79)
Israeli1%(66)
Scottish0.7%(47)
Ukrainian0.4%(24)
British0.3%(21)
Swiss0.3%(18)
Danish0.2%(15)
Brazilian0.1%(9)
Jamaican0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Hungarian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 36.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(548)
Married71.1%(1,617)
Widowed1.1%(24)
Divorced3.7%(85)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(455)
Married64.1%(1,602)
Widowed13%(326)
Divorced4.6%(116)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, New York?

Lawrence, New York has about 6,522 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lawrence, New York earns about $104,845 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 $549,900, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, New York?

About 64.3% 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 6.3% of people in Lawrence, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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