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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 2026 population of 50,054. Lawrence is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,342 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawrence is $74,022 with a poverty rate of 8.73%. The median age in Lawrence is 34.3 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

50.1K
Total Population
2,484
Density (mi²)
119 0.24%
Growth

Lawrence Population

Lawrence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202650,0541190.24%
202549,9351180.24%
202449,8172390.48%
202349,5781170.24%
202249,461210.04%
202149,440660.13%
202049,342-85-0.17%
201949,4272960.6%
201849,1314670.96%
201748,6643550.73%
201648,3092790.58%
201548,0302770.58%
201447,7533830.81%
201347,3705661.21%
201246,8044651%
201146,3393560.77%
201045,983-18-0.04%
200038,91512,15245.41%
199026,7631,1724.58%
198025,5919,23856.49%
197016,3536,25061.86%
196010,1039,003818.45%
19401,10000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 33.2 years

Lawrence Adults

There are 36,326 adults, (6,134 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 25,965 (52.4%)
Male: 23,552 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence includes 49.08% White, 28.56% Black or African American, 7.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24,30249.08%
Black or African American14,14328.56%
Two or more races5,55711.22%
Other race3,9197.91%
Asian9932.01%
Native American5421.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander610.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3,5537.18%
Two or more races3,3066.68%
White1,4552.94%
Native American5181.05%
Black or African American670.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,84746.14%
Black or African American14,07628.43%
Two or more races2,2514.55%
Asian9932.01%
Other race3660.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander610.12%
Native American240.05%

Lawrence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence 's average per capita income is $49,452. Household income levels show a median of $74,022. The poverty rate stands at 8.73%.

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$117,694-
Families$93,327$109,697
Households$74,022$90,898
Non Families$47,921$58,872

$49,452

Average Income

$74,022

Median Household Income

8.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)