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 $52,344 with a poverty rate of 32.46%. The median age in Lawrence is 33 years: 29.1 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 795 | 67.03% |
| Other race | 277 | 23.36% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 47 | 3.96% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.59% |
| 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 | 417 | 2.82 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 155 | 3.63 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.29 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 116 | 3.19 | 6.9 | 93.1 |
| Male | 27 | 3.41 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 9.22% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 4.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 7.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 6.59% |
| High School Graduate | 256 | 37.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 17.57% |
| Some College | 118 | 17.28% |
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 | 413 | 363 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 240 | 113 | 12 |
| Other Race | 149 | 22 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 39 | 7 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,417 | $88,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,977 | $0 | $73,409 |
| High School Graduate | $35,893 | $54,375 | $15,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,000 | $21,389 | $29,219 |
| Overall | $32,083 | $43,250 | $29,034 |
| Some College | $34,732 | $53,375 | $31,818 |
$32,083
Average Earnings
$43,250
Average Male
$29,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.38% of Lawrence residents speak only English, while 36.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 213 | 31.89% |
| Hispanic | 484 | 165 | 34.09% |
| Other | 277 | 133 | 48.01% |
| Multiple | 60 | 30 | 50% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
32.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.62%
Male Poverty Rate
35.13%
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 31.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.88% |
| High School | 32.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.26% |
| Some College | 15.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 18.64% |
| Male Employed | 8.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,923 | $55,648 |
| Households | $36,188 | $52,344 |
| Married Families | $79,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $33,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
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
35
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
73.36%
Born in Lawrence
86.93%
Native Born
13.07%
Foreign Born
4.81%
Non Citizen
8.26%
Naturalized
86.93% of Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 73.36% having been born in Michigan. 4.81% 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% |