Lawrence, Indiana
Lawrence: A city in Marion County, Indiana.
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Lawrence is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,001 and a population density of 877 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,545 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lawrence
| Population | 49,545 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Marion County |
| Postal code | 46226 |
| Phone Area Codes | 317 |
| Area | 52.45 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8387,-86.0253 |
| Altitude | 873 feet / 266 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 19:14:38 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 945 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lawrence is located at 39°50'19"N 86°1'31"W (39.8386500, -86.0252600).
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Weather
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lawrence increased by 7.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,001 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,334 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,796 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,358 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,740 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,013 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,289 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,626 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,095 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,462 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,545 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,708 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,104 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,620 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,104 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,277 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,232 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,232 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $963 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $617 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,409 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,487 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,138 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 97,042 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,137 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,561 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,576 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 373 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,887 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 115,905 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,235 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,669 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 891 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 542 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,551 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,368 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 24.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 793.73 |
People born in Lawrence (3)
People born in Lawrence, including writer Bill Blackbeard, baseball player John Slagle, ichthyologist Max Mapes Ellis, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lawrence, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151467 | International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis (IN) | 46256-3954 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lawrence, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lawrence.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lawren Post Office | Indianapolis (IN) | 46226 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Lawrence, Massachusetts The third most populous city in Massachusetts. with a population of 80,007 people.
- Lawrence, New Jersey township in Mercer County, New Jersey with a population of 32,595 people.
- Lawrence, New York village in Nassau County, New York in the USA with a population of 6,535 people.
- Lawrence, Illinois township in Lawrence County, Illinois with a population of 4,380 people.
- Lawrence, Pennsylvania census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,627 people.
- Lawrence, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 970 people.
- Lawrence, Ohio township in Lawrence County, Ohio with a population of 863 people.
- Lawrence, Minnesota human settlement in St. with a population of 435 people.
- Lawrence, Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 288 people.
- Lawrence, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 278 people.
- Lawrence, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 27 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 877,903 | The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. |
| Broad Ripple | 17,041 | One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Beech Grove | 14,898 | City in Marion County, Indiana, United States |
| Speedway | 12,224 | Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana |
| Cumberland | 2,774 | Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana |
| Edgewood | 1,850 | Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Southport | 1,760 | Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States |
| Meridian Hills | 1,718 | Included town in Indianapolis |
| Warren Park | 1,574 | Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Clermont | 1,466 | Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana |
| Homecroft | 764 | Included town in Indianapolis |
| Grandview | 720 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Rocky Ripple | 653 | Included town in Indianapolis |
| Williams Creek | 429 | Included town in Indianapolis |
| Wynnedale | 247 | Included town in Indianapolis |
| Crows Nest | 75 | Town located in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Lawrence distances to largest Indiana cities