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Lawrence, KS is a vibrant city with a population of 94,745 people. With a population density of 2,884 people per square mile, Lawrence is an incredibly diverse and lively city. Local businesses in the area include Bourgeois Pig for coffee and food, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop for outdoor recreational items, and Checkers Emporium for vintage clothing. Year-round activities in Lawrence include exploring Clinton Lake State Park and hiking trails as well as participating in the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The University of Kansas is located here offering its students a full range of activities including sports games like basketball and football at Allen Fieldhouse. There are also other organizations in Lawrence such as Theatre Lawrence, which presents plays throughout the year. Lawrence is an exciting place to live with something to do no matter what time of year!

The population in Lawrence is 94,745. There are 2,776 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lawrence is 28.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lawrence is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Lawrence
- 39.0% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 32.8% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lawrence

- 76.6% are White
- 4.4% are Black
- 5.9% are Asian
- 2.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 6.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleLawrence, KansasUnited States
  94,745.0329,725,481.0
  50.5%50.5%
  49.5%49.5%
  28.638.4
 
  97,348.0326,569,308.0
  88,263.0309,327,143.0
  80,098.0285,036,114.0
  65,608.0251,960,433.0
  22.9%15.6%
  50.1%30.8%
 
  2775.593.4
  34.1363531905.423
  0.833264836.791
 
  74.6%59.4%
  4.7%12.2%
  6.2%5.6%
  1.8%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  5.4%3.2%
  6.9%18.4%
 
  39.0%49.8%
  38.6%48.0%
  0.5%1.8%
  61.0%50.2%
  49.7%33.8%
  8.3%10.8%
  3.0%5.6%
 
  2.162.6
  40,424.0124,010,992.0
  19,238.080,755,759.0
  31.4%30.5%
  47.8%42.9%
  21,186.043,255,233.0
  13.4%15.8%
  7.5%10.8%
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Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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