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Lawrence township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.61
State:
South Dakota

Lawrence township is located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Lawrence township has a 2026 population of 495. Lawrence township is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 488 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawrence township is $57,250 with a poverty rate of 54.29%. The median age in Lawrence township is 16.5 years: 14.6 years for males, and 18.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 128.8 males.

495
Total Population
14
Density (mi²)
5 1.02%
Growth

Lawrence township Population

Lawrence township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence township includes 71.65% Native American, 27.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American (71.65%)

White (27.56%)

Black or African American (0.59%)

Two or more races (0.2%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American36471.65%
White14027.56%
Black or African American30.59%
Two or more races10.2%

Lawrence township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence township's average per capita income is $49,688. Household income levels show a median of $57,250. The poverty rate stands at 54.29%.

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$136,250-
Families$87,679$82,816
Households$57,250$73,778
Non Families-$38,756

$49,688

Average Income

$57,250

Median Household Income

54.29%

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)