Lawrenceville is a CDP located in Mercer County New Jersey. Lawrenceville has a 2024 population of 3,738. Lawrenceville is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 6.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,515 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrenceville is $137,531 with a poverty rate of 3.56%. The median age in Lawrenceville is 47.2 years: 45.3 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,183 | 84.68% |
| Asian | 290 | 7.71% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 122 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,736 | 2.17 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Married | 779 | 3.2 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 733 | 1.02 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 191 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 33 | 2.52 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 0.7% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 804 | 28.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,165 | 40.81% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 11.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 310 | 10.86% |
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 | 2,393 | 2,393 | 1,655 |
| Asian | 209 | 187 | 129 |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 104 | 74 |
| Other Race | 13 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 90.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,917 | $78,125 | $73,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $127,422 | $145,972 | $125,781 |
| High School Graduate | $70,625 | $0 | $90,263 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,473 | $93,313 | $74,135 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $67,045 | $21,333 |
$79,473
Average Earnings
$93,313
Average Male
$74,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.78% of Lawrenceville residents speak only English, while 19.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,940 | 134 | 4.56% |
3.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.27%
Male Poverty Rate
3.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is White, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is White, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.22% |
| High School | 4.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.88% |
| Female Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,194 | $184,369 |
| Households | $115,577 | $137,531 |
| Married Families | $172,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,016 | $72,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
60
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 1.22% |
| Black | 27 | 19.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
50.55%
Born in Lawrenceville
85.98%
Native Born
14.02%
Foreign Born
5.59%
Non Citizen
8.43%
Naturalized
85.98% of Lawrenceville residents were born in the United States, with 50.55% having been born in New Jersey. 5.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,738 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 3,748 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,759 | 98 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 3,661 | 146 | 4.15% |
| 2020 | 3,515 | -434 | -10.99% |
| 2019 | 3,949 | 403 | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 3,546 | -288 | -7.51% |
| 2017 | 3,834 | -282 | -6.85% |
| 2016 | 4,116 | 291 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 3,825 | 287 | 8.11% |
| 2014 | 3,538 | 14 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,524 | -147 | -4% |
| 2012 | 3,671 | 171 | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 3,500 | -387 | -9.96% |
| 2010 | 3,887 | 0 | 0% |