Lawrence Metro
Lawrence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,547. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $115,600. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Lawrence, KS?
Lawrence, KS has about 99,962 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lawrence, KS?
The typical household in Lawrence, KS earns about $37,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lawrence, KS expensive?
In Lawrence, KS, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.
How educated are people in Lawrence, KS?
About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, KS?
About 15.9% of people in Lawrence, KS live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lawrence, KS grown since 1990?
Yes, Lawrence, KS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,164 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024