Lawrence, Michigan Population 2022
Lawrence is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. Lawrence has a 2020 population of 958. Lawrence is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 964 in 2010.
The average household income in Lawrence is $53,625 with a poverty rate of 22.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $543 per month, and the median house value is $82,300. The median age in Lawrence is 32.5 years, 31.9 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
Lawrence Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrencewas:
- White: 78.76%
- Other race: 13.29%
- Two or more races: 5.77%
- Black or African American: 1.63%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 723 | 78.76% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.54% |
| Some Other Race | 122 | 13.29% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 5.77% |
Lawrence Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 320 | 2.75 | 56.6 |
| Married | 125 | 4.06 | 68.8 |
| Male | 18 | 4.11 | 100 |
| Female | 49 | 3.06 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.17 | 42.2 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 8.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 35.08% |
| Some College | 87 | 16.86% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 18.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.29% |
Lawrence Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 31 | 28 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 51 | 22 |
| White | 374 | 335 | 77 |
| Other Race | 30 | 10 | 4 |
| Black | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| Native American | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 83.87%.
$33,333
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$24,615
Average Female
Lawrence Language by Age
Lawrence Language
79.16% of Lawrence residents speak only English, while 20.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.00% of the population.
Lawrence Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15 | 14 | 93.33% |
| White | 632 | 152 | 24.05% |
| Other | 25 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 244 | 43 | 17.62% |
| Multiple | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
22.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.51%
Male Poverty Rate
25.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrence
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Black, with 93.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Multiple, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.76%.
Lawrence Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrence Married by Age and Sex
Lawrence Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lawrence Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 6.81% |
| Black | 1 | 6.67% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 6.06% |
Lawrence Veterans by Education
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
74.62%
Born in Lawrence
94.34%
Native Born
5.66%
Foreign Born
4.68%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.34% of Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 74.62% having been born in Michigan. 4.68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 996 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 993 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 990 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 987 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 984 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 981 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 978 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 975 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 972 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 969 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 964 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 961 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 958 | -3 | -0.31% |