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Lawrence, Indiana
Lawrence, city, in Marion County, Indiana. Lawrence had 50,420 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 49,370 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,517 (±55). GEOID 1842426.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
50,420
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,370 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,517 ±55
Median household income
$74,022
±$3,986 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$230,100
±$8,648 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,178
±$77 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Lawrence and what county is it in?
Lawrence is a city in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 20.2 square miles of land, 2,450 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lawrence is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Lawrence lies entirely within Lawrence Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lawrence, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 50,420 people lived in Lawrence on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 49,370 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,517 (±55).
| Measure | Lawrence | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,517 ±55 | 975,809 | +818 |
| Households | 19,579 ±699 | 400,432 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.09 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,422 ±683 | 441,040 | no clear change |
Lawrence's population since 2000
From 38,915 in 2000 to 50,420 in 2025: up 29.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lawrence as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lawrence?
The median resident of Lawrence is 34.3 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.4%. 11.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±1.9 | 34.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±1.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±1.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±2.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.0% ±2.9 pts | 13.8% | +5.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.1% ±3.6 pts | 49.5% | −8.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.4% ±3.0 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.2% ±2.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±1.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±2.4 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.6% ±2.4 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±1.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±2.2 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lawrence earn?
Half of Lawrence's 19,579 households earn less than $74,022 a year (±$3,986), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $69,927 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,022 ±$3,986 | $66,346 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,898 ±$4,573 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,079 ±$1,605 | $37,704 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% ±2.1 pts | 15.3% | −6.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | −13.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±3.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.6 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±2.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lawrence?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Lawrence's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,100 by its owner (±$8,648). The median renter pays $1,178 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,100 ±$8,648 | $224,000 | +$47,096 |
| Median gross rent | $1,178 ±$77 | $1,153 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3% ±7.8 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,455 ±$61 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1% ±3.5 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.9% ±3.5 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 20,422 ±683 | 441,040 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8% ±3.4 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% ±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lawrence building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units in Lawrence in 2025 (82 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lawrence work and get to work?
72.2% of Lawrence's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Lawrence | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.9% ±2.4 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±3.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±2.0 pts | 13.9% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±1.2 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lawrence?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Lawrence, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,908 (Tract 3308.05) to $136,250 (Tract 3302.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3302.04Marion County | 6,281 | $121,156 |
| Tract 3306Marion County | 5,545 | $48,275 |
| Tract 3302.12Marion County | 5,464 | $98,470 |
| Tract 3302.06Marion County | 5,033 | $136,250 |
| Tract 3307.02Marion County | 4,175 | $50,542 |
| Tract 3302.13Marion County | 3,773 | $96,921 |
| Tract 3302.10Marion County | 6,985 | $73,708 |
| Tract 3906.02Marion County | 3,575 | $58,552 |
| Tract 3302.08Marion County | 2,851 | $95,375 |
| Tract 3307.01Marion County | 2,668 | $37,175 |
| Tract 3305Marion County | 6,061 | $76,875 |
| Tract 3302.11Marion County | 5,460 | $56,696 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lawrence) · Census block assignment files
How does Lawrence compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lawrence is the 813th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Lawrence ranks 494th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 22nd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 357th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 494th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 484th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 336th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 139th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 508th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 940th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 914th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 97th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 592nd | 1,088 |
Lawrence's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Lawrence with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lawrence?
6 of the 57 figures for Lawrence on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lawrence are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lawrence.