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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Lawrence Metro

Lawrence, KS · 1 counties · 110,826 residents · 455.766 sq mi
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Lawrence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,500. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 48% 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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110,826
+11%since 2000
from 99,962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.4
+7%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K89K101K113K124K1990201020202024Lawrence
2024120K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,831
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,547 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,851
+25%since 2000
from $19,952 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+25%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(84,543)
Black4.1%(4,148)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3,268)
Asian3.1%(3,095)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(25,588)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(90,532)
Black3.8%(4,204)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5,651)
Asian3.7%(4,112)
Other5.5%(6,108)
Diversity Score40.2%(44,547)
Diversity Score
40
+57%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

LawrenceCENTRAL96,367
What's inside

1 component county

Douglas CountyCENTRAL120,920
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, KS?

Lawrence, KS has about 110,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, KS?

The typical household in Lawrence, KS earns about $45,831 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 $176,500, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence, KS?

About 48.3% 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 19.1% 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 29,028 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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