Lawrence city is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Lawrence city has a 2024 population of 88,398. Lawrence city is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually but its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88,877 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence city is $73,856 with a poverty rate of 19.42%. The median age in Lawrence city is 31.5 years: 30.3 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 45,192 | 51.32% |
| White | 22,956 | 26.07% |
| Two or more races | 13,277 | 15.08% |
| Black or African American | 4,535 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 1,852 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 255 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,330 | 2.87 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 9,489 | 1.24 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Married | 9,098 | 3.73 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 8,253 | 3.71 | 17.2 | 82.8 |
| Male | 3,490 | 3.09 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
29.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,637 | 12.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,848 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,757 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,310 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 18,089 | 33.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,604 | 15.97% |
| Some College | 9,636 | 17.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,111 | 27,684 | 4,346 |
| Other Race | 25,445 | 16,622 | 2,328 |
| White | 9,717 | 8,422 | 2,540 |
| 2+ Races | 7,617 | 5,371 | 1,259 |
| Black | 2,852 | 2,188 | 739 |
| Asian | 1,246 | 1,018 | 587 |
| Native American | 171 | 105 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,595 | $50,842 | $38,149 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,278 | $78,728 | $65,579 |
| High School Graduate | $35,370 | $40,233 | $32,548 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,361 | $32,520 | $22,136 |
| Overall | $37,112 | $41,390 | $33,303 |
| Some College | $40,722 | $51,083 | $36,279 |
$37,112
Average Earnings
$41,390
Average Male
$33,303
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.05% of Lawrence city residents speak only English, while 77.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71,737 | 15,318 | 21.35% |
| Other | 44,984 | 10,485 | 23.31% |
| Multiple | 13,106 | 2,109 | 16.09% |
| White | 10,979 | 1,139 | 10.37% |
| Black | 4,446 | 400 | 9% |
| Native | 253 | 59 | 23.32% |
19.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.09%
Male Poverty Rate
20.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence city is Native, with 23.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence city is Black, with 9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.74% |
| High School | 14.24% |
| Some College | 13.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.86% |
| Female Employed | 8.74% |
| Male Employed | 7.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,898 | $79,259 |
| Households | $53,977 | $73,856 |
| Married Families | $79,192 | $101,988 |
| Non Families | $28,236 | $49,240 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
993
Number of Veterans
737
Male Veterans
256
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 352 |
| Vietnam | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| World War II | 67 |
| Korea | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 250 |
| 18 to 34 | 236 |
| 75+ | 207 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 0.75% |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 2.01% |
| Other Race | 111 | 0.36% |
| Black | 75 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 16 | 8.56% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
40.14%
Born in Lawrence city
56.97%
Native Born
43.03%
Foreign Born
23.47%
Non Citizen
19.56%
Naturalized
56.97% of Lawrence city residents were born in the United States, with 40.14% having been born in Massachusetts. 23.47% 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 | 89,528 | 226 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 89,302 | 226 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 89,076 | 226 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 88,850 | 226 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 88,624 | 226 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 88,398 | 226 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 88,172 | 226 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 87,946 | -495 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 88,441 | -436 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 88,877 | 8,810 | 11% |
| 2019 | 80,067 | -84 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 80,151 | 107 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 80,044 | 202 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 79,842 | 120 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 79,722 | 525 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 79,197 | 802 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 78,395 | 476 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 77,919 | 654 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 77,265 | 713 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 76,552 | 0 | 0% |