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Lawrence

County:
Douglas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
34.559
State:
Kansas

Lawrence is a city located in Douglas County, Kansas. Lawrence has a 2026 population of 98,437. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Lawrence is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,939 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009 with a poverty rate of 17.37%. The median age in Lawrence is 29.3 years: 29.2 years for males, and 29.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males.

98.4K
Total Population
2,848
Density (mi²)
583 0.6%
Growth

Lawrence Population

Lawrence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202698,4375830.6%
202597,8545830.6%
202497,2715630.58%
202396,7088340.87%
202295,8744720.49%
202195,4024630.49%
202094,93960.01%
201998,2398460.87%
201897,3935350.55%
201796,8589991.04%
201695,8591,5231.61%
201594,3361,3511.45%
201492,9851,5561.7%
201391,4291,2461.38%
201290,1838390.94%
201189,3441,0811.22%
201088,2636200.71%
200080,09814,49022.09%
199065,60812,87024.4%
198052,7387,04015.41%
197045,69812,84039.08%
196032,8589,50740.71%
195023,3518,96162.27%
194014,3906644.84%
193013,7261,27010.2%
192012,456820.66%
191012,3741,51213.92%
190010,8628658.65%
18909,9971,48717.47%
18808,5101902.28%
18708,32000%

Median Age

Overall: 29.3 years
Female: 29.4 years
Male: 29.2 years

Lawrence Adults

There are 80,380 adults, (12,171 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 49,153 (51.2%)
Male: 46,898 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence includes 75.18% White, 5.14% Asian, 5.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White72,20775.18%
Two or more races11,28611.75%
Asian4,9415.14%
Black or African American4,8215.02%
Native American1,4091.47%
Other race1,3711.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander160.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,9564.12%
White2,0552.14%
Other race1,0191.06%
Native American3380.35%
Black or African American2350.24%
Asian90.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70,15273.04%
Two or more races7,3307.63%
Asian4,9325.13%
Black or African American4,5864.77%
Native American1,0711.12%
Other race3520.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander140.01%

Lawrence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence 's average per capita income is $50,012. Household income levels show a median of $65,009. The poverty rate stands at 17.37%.

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$124,596-
Families$106,282$131,423
Households$65,009$90,893
Non Families$40,721$52,745

$50,012

Average Income

$65,009

Median Household Income

17.37%

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)