Village · Michigan
Lawrence, Michigan
Lawrence, village, in Van Buren County, Michigan. Lawrence had 1,005 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 1,021; the 2020 Census counted 964 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 942 (±310). GEOID 2646440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,005
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 964 · ACS 2020-2024: 942 ±310
Median household income
$36,058
±$18,600 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$133,900
±$21,999 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$587
±$119 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Lawrence and what county is it in?
Lawrence is a village in Van Buren County, Michigan. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 541 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 1,005 people lived in Lawrence on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Lawrence, 1,021, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 964: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 942 (±310).
| Measure | Lawrence | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 942 ±310 | 75,795 | no clear change |
| Households | 371 ±104 | 30,622 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.41 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 402 ±113 | 37,405 | no clear change |
Lawrence's population since 2000
From 1,059 in 2000 to 1,005 in 2025: down 5.1%. 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 36.6 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.5%. 11.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±7.3 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±7.9 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±7.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 45.2% ±7.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.5% ±12.7 pts | 12.5% | +17.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.9% ±12.3 pts | 78.2% | −16.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±2.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.5% ±6.7 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.6% ±12.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±5.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±4.4 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.2% ±11.2 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±5.3 pts | 23.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±4.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±4.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 371 households earn less than $36,058 a year (±$18,600), against $68,114 in Van Buren County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $53,074 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,058 ±$18,600 | $68,114 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,964 ±$10,348 | $85,909 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,878 ±$4,108 | $35,009 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.9% ±12.1 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±21.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±10.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% ±12.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±11.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 51.2% of Lawrence's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,900 by its owner (±$21,999). The median renter pays $587 a month including utilities, and 27.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,900 ±$21,999 | $206,500 | +$42,459 |
| Median gross rent | $587 ±$119 | $870 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.2% ±17.3 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,079 ±$119 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±12.4 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±12.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 402 ±113 | 37,405 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.0% ±12.4 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±4.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.1% ±9.3 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.3% ±12.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Lawrence in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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?
83.5% of Lawrence's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes.
| Measure | Lawrence | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±7.5 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% ±7.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±7.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±6.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±6.1 | 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Lawrence; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113Van Buren County | 4,516 | $67,667 |
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 Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lawrence is the 10,234th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 352nd-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Lawrence is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 352nd | 533 |
Lawrence's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, 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?
18 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.