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Lawrence township

County:
Mercer County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
21.725
State:
New Jersey

Lawrence township is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Lawrence township has a 2026 population of 32,786. Lawrence township is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually but its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,053 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawrence township is $130,142 with a poverty rate of 4.53%. The median age in Lawrence township is 40.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.2 males.

32.8K
Total Population
1,509
Density (mi²)
199 0.61%
Growth

Lawrence township Population

Lawrence township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202632,7861990.61%
202532,5871990.61%
202432,3881990.62%
202332,1892800.88%
202231,909-42-0.13%
202131,951-1,102-3.33%
202033,053-33-0.1%
201932,458-77-0.24%
201832,535-55-0.17%
201732,590-7-0.02%
201632,597-257-0.78%
201532,854-193-0.58%
201433,047-133-0.4%
201333,180-34-0.1%
201233,214-89-0.27%
201133,303-169-0.5%
201033,45690.03%

Median Age

Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 39.6 years

Lawrence township Adults

There are 26,237 adults, (5,512 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 16,813 (52%)
Male: 15,500 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence township includes 57.97% White, 14.62% Asian, 12.99% Black or African American, 3.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18,73157.97%
Asian4,72514.62%
Black or African American4,19712.99%
Two or more races3,63611.25%
Other race9723.01%
Native American520.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,6838.3%
White1,2523.87%
Other race8972.78%
Black or African American860.27%
Native American490.15%
Asian360.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,47954.09%
Asian4,68914.51%
Black or African American4,11112.72%
Two or more races9532.95%
Other race750.23%
Native American30.01%

Lawrence township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence township 's average per capita income is $77,892. Household income levels show a median of $130,142. The poverty rate stands at 4.53%.

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$174,451-
Families$154,791$194,067
Households$130,142$160,293
Non Families$79,940$102,190

$77,892

Average Income

$130,142

Median Household Income

4.53%

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)