Life in Lawrence research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lawrence over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lawrence:
The population in Lawrence is 49,284.
The median home value in Lawrence is $266,657.
The median income in Lawrence is $73,455.
The cost of living in Lawrence is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lawrence is $1,084.
The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Lawrence is 8.4%.
The average high in Lawrence is 61.7° and the average low is 42.6°.
Crime in Lawrence summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lawrence. Key points include:
There were 994 total crimes in Lawrence in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 2,020.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 292.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 1,727.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lawrence is -4.67% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lawrence / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 994 | 2,020.3 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 144 | 292.7 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 12.2 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 37 | 75.2 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 158.5 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 850 | 1,727.6 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 70 | 142.3 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 566 | 1,150.4 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 214 | 435.0 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lawrence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lawrence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lawrence is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lawrence is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lawrence is $266,657.
The median income in Lawrence is $73,455.
| Living Expense | Lawrence | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Lawrence is 61.7° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.1 inches of precipitation each year with 22.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.0 |
The current population in Lawrence is 49,284. The population has increased 10.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,284 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 49,218 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 49,048 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 49,020 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 48,699 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 48,405 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 48,081 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 47,415 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 47,120 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 46,796 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 46,304 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 45,779 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 45,145 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 44,424 | - |
45.8% White with 22,553 White residents.
27.6% African American with 13,599 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 817 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 373 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 2,185 Two Or More residents.
19.6% Hispanic with 9,651 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lawrence | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 27.6% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.6% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Lawrence is 53.3% female with 26,271 female residents.
Lawrence is 46.7% male with 23,013 male residents.
| Gender | Lawrence | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Lawrence completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lawrence completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Lawrence completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Lawrence completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lawrence completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Lawrence completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Lawrence completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lawrence completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lawrence completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lawrence | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.3% of households in Lawrence earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Lawrence earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Lawrence earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Lawrence earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Lawrence earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Lawrence earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Lawrence earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Lawrence earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.8% of households in Lawrence earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Lawrence earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lawrence | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.8% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 7.6% | 12.6% |