Lawrence, Kansas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
95,103
Population
$59,834
Median Income
$247,300
Home Value
28.8
Median Age

Demographics

Lawrence has a population of 95,103 with a median age of 28.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
77.2%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
5.9%
Black
4.9%
Other
4.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population95,103
Median Age28.8
White77.2%
Black or African American4.9%
Asian5.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Other / Two or More Races4.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Lawrence is $59,834, which is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,032. The poverty rate is 18.8%.

$59,834
Median Household Income
$36,032
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 5.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Lawrence, 95.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.9%
Bachelor's+
55.5%
Graduate+
25.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher55.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree25.6%

Housing

The median home value in Lawrence is $247,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 43.7%.

$247,300
Median Home Value
$1,038/mo
Median Rent
43.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$247,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,038
Homeownership Rate43.7%
Vacancy Rate6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lawrence, Kansas?
The population of Lawrence, Kansas is 95,103 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lawrence, Kansas?
The median household income in Lawrence, Kansas is $59,834. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Lawrence, Kansas?
The median home value in Lawrence, Kansas is $247,300. The median monthly rent is $1,038.
What percentage of people in Lawrence have a college degree?
In Lawrence, Kansas, 55.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Lawrence, Kansas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Lawrence, Kansas is 4.1x (median home value $247,300 vs. median income $59,834), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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