Township · Indiana
Lawrence Township, Indiana
Lawrence Township, township, in Marion County, Indiana. Lawrence Township had 124,509 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 122,321 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 122,402 (±67). GEOID 1809742444.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
124,509
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 122,321 · ACS 2020-2024: 122,402 ±67
Median household income
$72,081
±$3,511 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$253,300
±$8,278 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,177
±$38 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Lawrence Township and what county is it in?
Lawrence Township is a township in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 47.0 square miles of land, 2,605 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Lawrence Township: Lawrence (city, 49,370 in 2020). Part of Indianapolis (city) also lies in it.
Lawrence Township is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lawrence Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 124,509 people lived in Lawrence Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 122,321 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 122,402 (±67).
| Measure | Lawrence Township | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 122,402±67 | 975,809 | −2,793 |
| Households | 49,789±1,281 | 400,432 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.06 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,678±1,257 | 441,040 | no clear change |
Lawrence Township's population since 2000
From 111,961 in 2000 to 124,509 in 2025: up 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lawrence Township 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 Township?
The median resident of Lawrence Township is 34.6 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.6%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence Township | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6±1.0 | 34.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±1.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0%±0.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 47.1%±1.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.8%±2.0 pts | 49.5% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.6%±2.1 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.7 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | +2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3%±1.5 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±1.4 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.5%±1.8 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5%±1.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6%±1.8 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 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 Township earn?
Half of Lawrence Township's 49,789 households earn less than $72,081 a year (±$3,511), against $66,346 in Marion County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,273 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,808 after inflation. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence Township | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,081±$3,511 | $66,346 | +$7,808 |
| Mean household income | $96,336±$3,290 | $90,675 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,134±$1,429 | $37,704 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±1.8 pts | 15.3% | −3.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6%±4.2 pts | 21.5% | −7.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0%±1.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9%±1.5 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 Township?
Owners occupy 60.3% of Lawrence Township's occupied homes and renters 39.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,300 by its owner (±$8,278). The median renter pays $1,177 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence Township | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,300±$8,278 | $224,000 | +$52,451 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177±$38 | $1,153 | +$84 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±4.6 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,554±$53 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.3%±2.3 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.7%±2.3 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 53,678±1,257 | 441,040 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.6%±1.9 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3%±1.5 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 do people in Lawrence Township work and get to work?
71.7% of Lawrence Township's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Lawrence Township | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.4%±1.5 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7%±2.5 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±1.4 | 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 Township?
27 census tracts lie mostly in Lawrence Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,908 (Tract 3308.05) to $180,268 (Tract 3302.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3302.10Marion County | 6,985 | $73,708 |
| Tract 3309Marion County | 6,348 | $41,296 |
| Tract 3302.04Marion County | 6,281 | $121,156 |
| Tract 3305Marion County | 6,061 | $76,875 |
| Tract 3306Marion County | 5,545 | $48,275 |
| Tract 3302.12Marion County | 5,464 | $98,470 |
| Tract 3302.11Marion County | 5,460 | $56,696 |
| Tract 3304.01Marion County | 5,210 | $124,151 |
| Tract 3308.06Marion County | 5,102 | $42,080 |
| Tract 3302.06Marion County | 5,033 | $136,250 |
| Tract 3310Marion County | 4,953 | $49,023 |
| Tract 3301.09Marion County | 4,866 | $102,773 |
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 Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Lawrence Township compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lawrence Township is the 25th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 5th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Lawrence Township ranks 533rd 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 | 5th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 428th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 533rd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 334th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 235th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 140th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 331st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st | 1,029 |
| Median age | 922nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,006th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 76th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 509th | 1,088 |
Lawrence Township's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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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 Township?
3 of the 57 figures for Lawrence Township 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 Township 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' school search.