Lawrence

County:: Marion County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 20.148
State:: Indiana

Lawrence is a city located in Marion County, Indiana. Lawrence has a 2025 population of 49,164. Lawrence is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,341 in 2020.

The average household income in Lawrence is $91,705 with a poverty rate of 8.39%. The median age in Lawrence is 34.4 years: 34 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence includes 50.92% White, 28.23% Black or African American, 6.83% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	25,096	50.92%
Black or African American	13,911	28.23%
Two or more races	5,810	11.79%
Other race	3,367	6.83%
Asian	817	1.66%
Native American	213	0.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	70	0.14%

Lawrence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence's average per capita income is $47,300. Household income levels show a median of $73,455. The poverty rate stands at 8.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$118,773	-
Families	$95,862	$113,389
Households	$73,455	$91,705
Non Families	$47,849	$55,395

$47,300

Average Income

$73,455

Median Household Income

8.39%

Poverty Rate