Lawrence township is located in Mercer County New Jersey. Lawrence township has a 2024 population of 31,781. Lawrence township is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually but its population has decreased by -3.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,047 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence township is $153,665 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Lawrence township is 39.8 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,397 | 59.99% |
| Asian | 4,664 | 14.42% |
| Black or African American | 4,262 | 13.18% |
| Two or more races | 3,093 | 9.57% |
| Other race | 865 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,954 | 2.5 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 6,025 | 3.31 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 4,312 | 1.22 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 1,156 | 2.83 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 461 | 2.99 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 746 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 795 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,786 | 31.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,336 | 29.33% |
| High School Graduate | 3,609 | 16.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 920 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 2,412 | 11.16% |
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 | 12,963 | 12,440 | 8,062 |
| Asian | 3,421 | 3,188 | 2,759 |
| Hispanic | 2,692 | 1,952 | 708 |
| Black | 2,534 | 2,383 | 1,538 |
| 2+ Races | 1,618 | 1,128 | 477 |
| Other Race | 386 | 196 | 7 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 26 |
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 asian people with a rate of 80.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,399 | $105,068 | $59,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,100 | $123,400 | $99,018 |
| High School Graduate | $43,402 | $63,069 | $38,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,099 | $51,042 | $34,592 |
| Overall | $75,308 | $85,901 | $59,451 |
| Some College | $42,721 | $51,944 | $41,073 |
$75,308
Average Earnings
$85,901
Average Male
$59,451
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.39% of Lawrence township residents speak only English, while 34.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,704 | 706 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 4,357 | 328 | 7.53% |
| Hispanic | 4,634 | 323 | 6.97% |
| Other | 701 | 257 | 36.66% |
| Black | 3,928 | 204 | 5.19% |
| Multiple | 2,909 | 153 | 5.26% |
5.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.61%
Male Poverty Rate
6.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence township is Other, with 36.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence township is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.39% |
| Some College | 8.26% |
| High School | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.16% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Employed | 1.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,002 | $185,947 |
| Households | $119,689 | $153,665 |
| Married Families | $168,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,276 | $94,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
523
Number of Veterans
438
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Korea | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 220 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 2.52% |
| Black | 60 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
6%
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
44.05%
Born in Lawrence township
74.07%
Native Born
25.93%
Foreign Born
11.77%
Non Citizen
14.17%
Naturalized
74.07% of Lawrence township residents were born in the United States, with 44.05% having been born in New Jersey. 11.77% 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 | 31,831 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 31,821 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 31,811 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 31,801 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 31,791 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 31,781 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 31,771 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 31,761 | -182 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 31,943 | -1,104 | -3.34% |
| 2020 | 33,047 | 589 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 32,458 | -77 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 32,535 | -55 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 32,590 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 32,597 | -257 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 32,854 | -193 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 33,047 | -133 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 33,180 | -34 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 33,214 | -89 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 33,303 | -153 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 33,456 | 0 | 0% |