Lawrence town is located in Nassau County New York. Lawrence town has a 2024 population of 1,761. Lawrence town is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,717 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrence town is $65,894 with a poverty rate of 15%. The median age in Lawrence town is 39.1 years: 36 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrence town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,567 | 96.19% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.58% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 659 | 2.47 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 295 | 3.28 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.31 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 77 | 2.77 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 45 | 2.91 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 10.55% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 9.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 8.76% |
| High School Graduate | 463 | 41.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 212 | 18.95% |
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 | 1,082 | 939 | 199 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $72,604 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,750 | $40,938 | $66,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,375 | $44,444 | $28,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,447 | $46,333 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $30,729 | $0 | $30,521 |
$36,447
Average Earnings
$46,333
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.26% of Lawrence town residents speak only English, while 3.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,550 | 244 | 15.74% |
15%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.7%
Male Poverty Rate
15.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence town is White, with 15.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence town is White, with 15.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| High School | 13.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.8% |
| Some College | 9.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Female Employed | 6.49% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,566 | $75,073 |
| Households | $56,893 | $65,894 |
| Married Families | $80,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,909 | $46,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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
82
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 75% |
| Other Race | 11 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 10.53% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
84.65%
Born in Lawrence town
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
98.53% of Lawrence town residents were born in the United States, with 84.65% having been born in New York. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,856 | 19 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 1,837 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 1,818 | 19 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 1,799 | 19 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 1,780 | 19 | 1.08% |
| 2024 | 1,761 | 19 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 1,742 | 19 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,723 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,722 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,717 | -69 | -3.86% |
| 2019 | 1,786 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,785 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,790 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,794 | -19 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,813 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 1,827 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,837 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,834 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 1,830 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 1,829 | 0 | 0% |