Lawrence, Massachusetts Population 2022
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County Massachusetts. Lawrence has a 2020 population of 79,776. Lawrence is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 4.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,551 in 2010.
The average household income in Lawrence is $59,685 with a poverty rate of 20.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,188 per month, and the median house value is $280,800. The median age in Lawrence is 32.3 years, 30.6 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Lawrence Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrencewas:
- White: 47.16%
- Other race: 37.07%
- Two or more races: 7.93%
- Black or African American: 5.29%
- Asian: 2.13%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,742 | 47.16% |
| Black or African American | 4,236 | 5.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 325 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 1,704 | 2.13% |
| Some Other Race | 29,668 | 37.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6,347 | 7.93% |
Lawrence Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,551 | 2.97 | 29.7 |
| Married | 8,489 | 3.86 | 46.2 |
| Male | 2,400 | 3.31 | 30.7 |
| Female | 7,310 | 3.81 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 8,352 | 1.23 | 18.7 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,117 | 18.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,622 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 15,636 | 31.39% |
| Some College | 9,683 | 19.44% |
| Associates Degree | 2,528 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,248 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,983 | 3.98% |
Lawrence Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,275 | 1,037 | 518 |
| Black | 2,830 | 2,174 | 657 |
| White | 9,236 | 7,749 | 2,092 |
| Native American | 212 | 113 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 3,935 | 2,624 | 671 |
| Hispanic | 37,917 | 24,120 | 3,139 |
| Other Race | 16,640 | 10,155 | 1,277 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.90%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.63%.
$31,742
Average Earnings
$35,762
Average Male
$28,324
Average Female
Lawrence Language by Age
Lawrence Language
20.14% of Lawrence residents speak only English, while 79.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.52% of the population.
Lawrence Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 325 | 123 | 37.85% |
| Multiple | 6,233 | 1,426 | 22.88% |
| Hispanic | 64,444 | 14,728 | 22.85% |
| White | 10,638 | 1,538 | 14.46% |
| Black | 4,134 | 541 | 13.09% |
| Other | 7,024 | NaN% |
20.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.05%
Male Poverty Rate
22.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrence
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Native, with 37.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.30%.
Lawrence Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrence Married by Age and Sex
Lawrence Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lawrence Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 2.76% |
| Black | 40 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 11 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.60% |
| Other Race | 65 | 0.33% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 0.52% |
Lawrence Veterans by Education
15.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.68%
Born in Lawrence
59.22%
Native Born
40.78%
Foreign Born
21.08%
Non Citizen
19.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
59.22% of Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 41.68% having been born in Massachusetts. 21.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,282 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 17,639 | 9,357 | 7.85% |
| 1870 | 28,921 | 11,282 | 5.07% |
| 1880 | 39,151 | 10,230 | 3.07% |
| 1890 | 44,654 | 5,503 | 1.32% |
| 1900 | 62,559 | 17,905 | 3.43% |
| 1910 | 85,892 | 23,333 | 3.22% |
| 1920 | 94,270 | 8,378 | 0.94% |
| 1930 | 85,068 | -9,202 | -1.02% |
| 1940 | 84,323 | -745 | -0.09% |
| 1950 | 80,536 | -3,787 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 70,933 | -9,603 | -1.26% |
| 1970 | 66,915 | -4,018 | -0.58% |
| 1980 | 63,175 | -3,740 | -0.57% |
| 1990 | 70,207 | 7,032 | 1.06% |
| 2000 | 72,043 | 1,836 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 76,551 | 4,508 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 77,260 | 709 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 77,910 | 650 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 78,382 | 472 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 79,182 | 800 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 79,699 | 517 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 79,818 | 119 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 80,003 | 185 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 80,112 | 109 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 80,028 | -84 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 79,944 | -84 | -0.10% |
| 2021 | 79,860 | -84 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 79,776 | -84 | -0.11% |