Lawrence, Mercer County, 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 326 years ago in 1697.
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 (326 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:42:57 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 1,477 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.69% (2010-2020) |
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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- Official Website
Official website of Lawrence
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 capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
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 |
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 offices near Lawrence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Circl Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08638 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Lawrence , Massachusetts city in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 80,007 people.
- Lawrence , Indiana city in Marion County, Indiana, United States 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 | Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| 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
