Lawrence is a village located in Van Buren County Michigan. Lawrence has a 2024 population of 1,009. Lawrence is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,019 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence is $57,468 with a poverty rate of 26.42%. The median age in Lawrence is 35.1 years: 33.7 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 711 | 70.61% |
| Other race | 207 | 20.56% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 29 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 356 | 2.8 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 133 | 3.74 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.22 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Female | 80 | 3.38 | 17.5 | 82.5 |
| Male | 23 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 10.34% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 34.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 12.12% |
| Some College | 117 | 18.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 370 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 78 | 18 |
| Other Race | 95 | 16 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 29 | 11 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $62,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,750 | $51,000 | $16,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,786 | $26,136 | $27,500 |
| Overall | $32,917 | $46,458 | $27,404 |
| Some College | $35,694 | $48,750 | $30,625 |
$32,917
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$27,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.31% of Lawrence residents speak only English, while 30.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 155 | 25.66% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 101 | 27.82% |
| Other | 207 | 66 | 31.88% |
| Multiple | 50 | 22 | 44% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
26.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.25%
Male Poverty Rate
29.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is White, with 25.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
| Some College | 19.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 19.21% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,295 | $64,375 |
| Households | $41,250 | $57,468 |
| Married Families | $85,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,333 | $35,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.51%
Born in Lawrence
87.98%
Native Born
12.02%
Foreign Born
4.97%
Non Citizen
7.05%
Naturalized
87.98% of Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 69.51% having been born in Michigan. 4.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 997 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 1,000 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,002 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,004 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 1,007 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,012 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 1,013 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 1,018 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1,019 | 46 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 973 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 974 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 975 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 976 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 977 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 979 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 981 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 982 | -9 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 991 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 994 | 0 | 0% |