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Lawrence

Pennsylvania · 1,236 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Lawrence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,143. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 893 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $180,900. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,236
+260%since 2019
from 343 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,121 / sq mi
+260%since 2019
from 866 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+46%since 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2004827651K1K201020202024Lawrence
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,143
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,821 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,100
+54%since 2019
from $25,406 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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
$180,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $861 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,085)
Black3.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(33)
Asian2%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(248)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+28.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−10%since 2019
from 28.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
Female
51.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

Lawrence, Pennsylvania has about 1,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lawrence, Pennsylvania earns about $62,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lawrence, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Pennsylvania?

About 6.2% of people in Lawrence, Pennsylvania 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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