Lawrence is a city located in Douglas County Kansas. Lawrence has a 2024 population of 96,632. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Lawrence is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,931 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence is $84,236 with a poverty rate of 18.82%. The median age in Lawrence is 28.8 years: 28 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
This city is a “college town,” as it is the location of the Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas. Lawrence was originally a center for politics, but it now has a diverse economy that includes agriculture, manufacturing, and education.
Because of the city’s economic and educational opportunities, it has experienced steady growth since the 19th century. The most recent estimates show that the population was up almost 9% since the last census in 2010, and this city is well on its way to reaching 100,000 citizens in the near future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,450 | 77.23% |
| Two or more races | 8,452 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 5,639 | 5.93% |
| Black or African American | 4,650 | 4.89% |
| Native American | 1,863 | 1.96% |
| Other race | 1,026 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,786 | 2.14 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 21,852 | 1.47 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Married | 14,802 | 2.9 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 2,983 | 3.07 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 1,149 | 2.47 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
43.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,354 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 3,009 | 5.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,050 | 29.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,726 | 25.59% |
| High School Graduate | 9,287 | 17.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 852 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 9,358 | 17.45% |
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 | 41,619 | 40,371 | 24,158 |
| 2+ Races | 3,681 | 3,433 | 1,452 |
| Hispanic | 3,331 | 3,001 | 1,111 |
| Asian | 2,993 | 2,806 | 2,028 |
| Black | 2,584 | 2,341 | 968 |
| Native American | 1,000 | 990 | 485 |
| Other Race | 489 | 390 | 184 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,451 | $62,873 | $44,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,621 | $73,821 | $59,167 |
| High School Graduate | $35,713 | $40,540 | $26,674 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $38,946 | $17,099 |
| Overall | $45,900 | $50,318 | $41,547 |
| Some College | $37,478 | $41,250 | $34,307 |
$45,900
Average Earnings
$50,318
Average Male
$41,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.3% of Lawrence residents speak only English, while 11.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65,623 | 11,327 | 17.26% |
| Multiple | 8,049 | 1,565 | 19.44% |
| Asian | 5,133 | 1,258 | 24.51% |
| Hispanic | 6,221 | 1,205 | 19.37% |
| Black | 4,086 | 1,102 | 26.97% |
| Native | 1,455 | 476 | 32.71% |
| Other | 901 | 309 | 34.3% |
18.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.99%
Male Poverty Rate
18.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is Other, with 34.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence is White, with 17.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.43% |
| Some College | 13.96% |
| High School | 13.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.94% |
| Female Employed | 16.94% |
| Male Employed | 12.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,893 | $119,197 |
| Households | $59,834 | $84,236 |
| Married Families | $111,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,526 | $51,257 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
3,856
Number of Veterans
3,619
Male Veterans
237
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,291 |
| Vietnam | 1,140 |
| First Gulf War | 782 |
| Korea | 192 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,012 |
| 75+ | 873 |
| 65 to 74 | 722 |
| 18 to 34 | 704 |
| 55 to 64 | 545 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,144 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 177 | 3.73% |
| Black | 155 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 95 | 5.92% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
49.39%
Born in Lawrence
92.28%
Native Born
7.72%
Foreign Born
4.81%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
92.28% of Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 49.39% having been born in Kansas. 4.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 98,758 | 425 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 98,333 | 425 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 97,908 | 426 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 97,482 | 425 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 97,057 | 425 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 96,632 | 425 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 96,207 | 376 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 95,831 | 445 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 95,386 | 455 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 94,931 | -3,308 | -3.37% |
| 2019 | 98,239 | 846 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 97,393 | 535 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 96,858 | 999 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 95,859 | 1,523 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 94,336 | 1,351 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 92,985 | 1,556 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 91,429 | 1,246 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 90,183 | 839 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 89,344 | 1,081 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 88,263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 80,098 | 14,490 | 22.09% |
| 1990 | 65,608 | 12,870 | 24.4% |
| 1980 | 52,738 | 7,040 | 15.41% |
| 1970 | 45,698 | 12,840 | 39.08% |
| 1960 | 32,858 | 9,507 | 40.71% |
| 1950 | 23,351 | 8,961 | 62.27% |
| 1940 | 14,390 | 664 | 4.84% |
| 1930 | 13,726 | 1,270 | 10.2% |
| 1920 | 12,456 | 82 | 0.66% |
| 1910 | 12,374 | 1,512 | 13.92% |
| 1900 | 10,862 | 865 | 8.65% |
| 1890 | 9,997 | 1,487 | 17.47% |
| 1880 | 8,510 | 190 | 2.28% |
| 1870 | 8,320 | -90,438 | -91.58% |