Population 3,886 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawrence
Household size in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Lawrence run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Michigan.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lawrence is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Lawrence (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lawrence
Renters in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lawrence is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lawrence: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Lawrence is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across Michigan.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $707 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$170 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lawrence costs $707 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lawrence
Bachelor's degrees in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lawrence have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.0%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Lawrence never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lawrence
| Period | Lawrence | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lawrence is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (5.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lawrence compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 2.49 | 42.1 | 15.0% | 19.6% | 13.9% | 1971 | $707 | 21.0% | 84.8% | 5.1% |
| Hartford | 2.78 | 37.3 | 14.4% | 24.0% | 8.7% | 1970 | $832 | 9.7% | 81.7% | 10.3% |
| McDonald | 2.64 | 40.3 | 11.9% | 16.0% | 15.5% | 1978 | $989 | 14.3% | 75.2% | 7.0% |
| Volinia | 2.68 | 41.5 | 14.3% | 3.7% | 29.9% | 1973 | $836 | 20.1% | 85.6% | 2.5% |
| Bangor | 2.64 | 36.6 | 15.7% | 25.2% | 12.6% | 1970 | $1,046 | 15.4% | 84.4% | 6.0% |
| Keeler | 2.91 | 41.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 27.6% | 1973 | $724 | 21.5% | 84.1% | 8.9% |
| Paw Paw | 2.41 | 40.0 | 14.4% | 22.1% | 11.9% | 1978 | $975 | 24.9% | 93.5% | 3.3% |
| Decatur | 2.39 | 43.4 | 10.3% | 15.6% | 21.6% | 1960 | $852 | 17.6% | 91.4% | 3.5% |
| Breedsville | 2.88 | 40.4 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 21.2% | 1978 | $1,014 | 11.1% | 88.6% | 3.7% |
| Toquin | 2.63 | 37.5 | 15.9% | 25.4% | 27.1% | 1977 | $970 | 18.7% | 76.5% | 3.6% |
| Watervliet | 2.58 | 40.4 | 13.3% | 26.0% | 21.3% | 1968 | $952 | 18.7% | 85.7% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lawrence. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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