Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lawrence, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

942

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.9%517

Hispanic/Latino

42.5%400

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%11

Two or More

1.1%10

Black

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%9

High School Diploma

37.8%217

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%59

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%44

Associate's Degree

6.1%35

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%50

Master's Degree

7.5%43

Doctorate

1.6%9

HS or Higher

81.2%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$133,900

Median Renti

$587

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.2%190

Renter-Occupied

48.8%181

Total Units

402

Homeownership

51.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.8%30

$50K–$100K

22.6%43

$100K–$150K

21.1%40

$150K–$200K

17.4%33

$200K–$300K

23.2%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%10

2000–2009

6%24

1990–1999

22.9%92

1980–1989

11.9%48

1970–1979

15.2%61

1960–1969

4.7%19

1950–1959

5.2%21

1940–1949

7.5%30

1939 or earlier

24.1%97

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.4%276

Electricity

23.5%87

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%5

No Fuel

0.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,058

Mean Household Incomei

$54,964

Per Capita Incomei

$21,878

Poverty Ratei

28.9%

Unemploymenti

11.1%

Labor Forcei

425

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%28

$10K–$15K

12.7%47

$15K–$20K

3.8%14

$20K–$25K

5.1%19

$25K–$30K

10%37

$30K–$35K

9.4%35

$35K–$40K

4.3%16

$40K–$45K

1.6%6

$45K–$50K

1.9%7

$50K–$60K

8.6%32

$60K–$75K

7%26

$75K–$100K

12.9%48

$100K–$125K

4%15

$125K–$150K

6.5%24

$150K–$200K

1.9%7

$200K+

2.7%10

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10811.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

370

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

378

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured