Lawrence Population

1890–2026

6,857

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lawrence. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,857+100.15%
20256,847+110.16%
20246,836+510.75%
20236,785+130.19%
20226,772-200.29%
20216,792-170.25%
20206,809+80.12%
20196,801+260.38%
20186,775+350.52%
20176,740+370.55%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lawrence is growing faster than Nassau County and New York, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Lawrence+0.8%
  • Nassau County+0.6%
  • New York−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lawrence Demographics

34.9median age

Median age

Female39.6 yrs
Male28.3 yrs

Adults

4,877
1,405 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults3,472 other adults

Sex

Female 46.4% · 3,142Male 53.6% · 3,636

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 68 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lawrence Income

$170,000median household income

Median household income

$170,000

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$110,450

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.5%

About 1 in 28 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lawrence Marital Status

60% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married60%59%61%
Never married29%36%22%
Divorced4%4%5%
Widowed6%<1%13%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201