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Lawrence

New York · 6,809 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Lawrence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $980,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,809
+4%since 2000
from 6,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,831 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−1%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lawrence
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,321
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,526
+39%since 2000
from $51,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$980,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,803
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,121 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,095)
Black1.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(308)
Asian1.4%(93)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,210)
Diversity Score
18
+20%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, New York?

Lawrence, New York has about 6,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence, New York earns about $127,321 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 $980,800, and the typical rent is about $1,803 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, New York?

About 72.8% 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 3.7% 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 296 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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