Lawrence, New Jersey

Lawrence: Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

About

Lawrence is a township located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,472 and a population density of 1,517 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,595 inhabitants.

The township was created 328 years ago in 1697.

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Location of Lawrence on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Lawrence

Population : 32,595 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Mercer County
Different from : Lawrence Township
Postal code : 08648
Area : 22.06 km2
Official name : Lawrence Township, Maidenhead Township
Named for : James Lawrence
Altitude : 269 feet / 82 meters
Establishment : March 03, 1697 (328 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:52:49 (15th May 2025)
Density : 1,477 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.69% (2010-2020)
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Israel Stevens House 2012-09-30 09-46-05 image
Israel Stevens House 2012-09-30 09-46-05 image

Geography

Lawrence is located at 40°16'26"N 74°40'47"W (40.2740000, -74.6796000). It has 5 neighbors: Ewing, Hamilton, Hopewell, West Windsor and Trenton.

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Lawrence has 5 neighbours.

  • Ewing township in Mercer County, New Jersey
  • Hamilton township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
  • Hopewell township in Mercer County, New Jersey
  • West Windsor township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
  • Trenton The capital of New Jersey. It is located on the Delaware River in central New Jersey. Trenton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey State Museum and the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lawrence decreased by 2.69% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 33,472 - census
2011 33,338 -0.4% estimation process
2012 33,244 -0.28% estimation process
2013 33,207 -0.11% estimation process
2014 33,071 -0.41% estimation process
2015 32,878 -0.59% estimation process
2016 32,612 -0.82% estimation process
2017 32,598 -0.04% estimation process
2018 32,524 -0.23% estimation process
2019 32,435 -0.27% estimation process
2020 32,595 0.49% estimation process

Lawrence, Lawrence Station

Schools in Lawrence

College & universities near Lawrence, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
185509 Mercer County Community College West Windsor (NJ) 08550-3407

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lawrence, NJ

Code Name Address Type
PJC Princeton Junction station 2 Wallace Road RAIL
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
CWH Cornwells Heights 700 Station Ave. RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Lawrence

Post Office Name City ZIP
Circl Post Office Trenton (NJ) 08638

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Lawrence , Massachusetts The third most populous city in Massachusetts. It is located on the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. Lawrence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence History Museum and the Lawrence Arts Center. with a population of 80,007 people.
  • Lawrence , Indiana A city in Marion County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Lawrence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence Heritage Center and the Lawrence Community Center. with a population of 49,545 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. Lawrence Township, Minnesota, United States of America 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 Mercer County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.

City Name Population Title
Trenton 82,957 The capital of New Jersey.
Ewing 36,442 Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Princeton 30,879 Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
West Windsor 28,517 Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Robbinsville 14,495 Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
White Horse 9,494 Census designated place in New Jersey
Twin Rivers 7,443 Neighborhood
Prospect Park 5,817 Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
Hightstown 5,276 Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Pennington 2,607 Borough of New Jersey
Princeton Junction 2,465 Town
Hopewell 1,897 Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Millstone 410 Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Lawrence distances to largest New Jersey cities