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 $78,193 with a poverty rate of 18.2%. The median age in Lawrence city is 32.6 years: 30.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 46,248 | 52.38% |
| White | 19,903 | 22.54% |
| Two or more races | 16,128 | 18.27% |
| Black or African American | 4,075 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 1,694 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 249 | 0.28% |
| 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 | 31,009 | 2.82 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Non Family | 9,779 | 1.26 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
| Married | 9,315 | 3.6 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 8,753 | 3.63 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
| Male | 3,162 | 3.1 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
30.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,576 | 11.93% |
| Associates Degree | 2,626 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,394 | 11.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,671 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 19,228 | 34.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,412 | 15.26% |
| Some College | 9,202 | 16.7% |
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 | 42,479 | 29,124 | 5,011 |
| Other Race | 26,565 | 17,760 | 2,789 |
| 2+ Races | 9,781 | 6,989 | 1,556 |
| White | 9,303 | 8,278 | 2,774 |
| Black | 2,475 | 1,884 | 792 |
| Asian | 1,260 | 1,056 | 598 |
| Native American | 169 | 104 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,440 | $53,020 | $39,873 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,259 | $90,582 | $54,867 |
| High School Graduate | $37,334 | $43,658 | $33,856 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,322 | $36,859 | $23,812 |
| Overall | $39,346 | $45,044 | $34,397 |
| Some College | $43,721 | $54,607 | $38,430 |
$39,346
Average Earnings
$45,044
Average Male
$34,397
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
21.48% of Lawrence city residents speak only English, while 78.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72,119 | 14,208 | 19.7% |
| Other | 45,972 | 10,188 | 22.16% |
| Multiple | 15,938 | 2,496 | 15.66% |
| White | 10,685 | 1,219 | 11.41% |
| Black | 3,997 | 353 | 8.83% |
| Native | 247 | 62 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 1,694 | 61 | 3.6% |
18.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.75%
Male Poverty Rate
19.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence city is Native, with 25.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence city is Asian, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.3% |
| High School | 14.1% |
| Some College | 13.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.98% |
| Female Employed | 8.02% |
| Male Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,405 | $83,501 |
| Households | $57,903 | $78,193 |
| Married Families | $82,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,388 | $53,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
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
1,211
Number of Veterans
996
Male Veterans
215
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 486 |
| Vietnam | 275 |
| First Gulf War | 236 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 288 |
| 75+ | 281 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 35 to 54 | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 3.83% |
| Hispanic | 600 | 1.18% |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 2.37% |
| Other Race | 222 | 0.7% |
| Black | 38 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 17 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
38.98%
Born in Lawrence city
56.28%
Native Born
43.72%
Foreign Born
23.34%
Non Citizen
20.38%
Naturalized
56.28% of Lawrence city residents were born in the United States, with 38.98% having been born in Massachusetts. 23.34% 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% |