Lawrence township is located in Van Buren County Michigan. Lawrence township has a 2024 population of 3,294. Lawrence township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,283 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence township is $64,652 with a poverty rate of 18.72%. The median age in Lawrence township is 44.9 years: 45.8 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,534 | 77.14% |
| Other race | 395 | 12.02% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 5.66% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 59 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,355 | 2.42 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 691 | 2.72 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.17 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 182 | 3.27 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 112 | 3.31 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 276 | 11.99% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 11.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 678 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 8.21% |
| Some College | 657 | 28.54% |
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 | 1,855 | 1,593 | 312 |
| Hispanic | 305 | 154 | 32 |
| Other Race | 225 | 74 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 82 | 38 |
| Black | 53 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 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 43.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,417 | $0 | $64,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,943 | $92,955 | $73,466 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $48,098 | $17,232 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $21,722 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,607 | $40,395 | $29,886 |
| Some College | $33,958 | $54,250 | $25,893 |
$33,607
Average Earnings
$40,395
Average Male
$29,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.71% of Lawrence township residents speak only English, while 19.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,407 | 436 | 18.11% |
| Hispanic | 591 | 165 | 27.92% |
| Other | 395 | 133 | 33.67% |
| Multiple | 111 | 30 | 27.03% |
| Native | 59 | 7 | 11.86% |
| Black | 186 | 7 | 3.76% |
18.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.7%
Male Poverty Rate
18.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence township is Other, with 33.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence township is Black, with 3.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.8% |
| High School | 16.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.64% |
| Some College | 10.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.84% |
| Male Employed | 5.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,491 | $65,597 |
| Households | $54,420 | $64,652 |
| Married Families | $61,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,920 | $53,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
147
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 30 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 7.27% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
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
65.6%
Born in Lawrence township
88.22%
Native Born
11.78%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
8.68%
Naturalized
88.22% of Lawrence township residents were born in the United States, with 65.6% having been born in Michigan. 3.11% 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 | 3,339 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 3,330 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 3,321 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 3,312 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 3,303 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 3,294 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 3,285 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 3,276 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 3,284 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,283 | 36 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 3,247 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3,247 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 3,241 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 3,236 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 3,231 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,232 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,233 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 3,230 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 3,252 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 3,257 | 0 | 0% |