Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Lawrence, KS vs Grand Rapids, MI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Grand Rapids is 0% more densely populated than Lawrence.
- People are 0.5% more likely to be married in Grand Rapids.
- The Median Age is 2.9 years older in Grand Rapids.
 Lawrence, KSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock197,858329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
 space3
 Population - 201088,263  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock197,800285,036,114
 Population - 199065,608  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now50.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock4,453.193.4
 Land Area34.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.9264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lawrence, KSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2011.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Lawrence, KSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 White74.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.8%12.2%
 Asian6.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Lawrence, KSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Married Population39.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.7%50.2%
 Never Married49.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.472.60
 Households40,424  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock42,34880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,186  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 10 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

   |    Reply
John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

   |    Reply
Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 13 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lawrence

See all reviews
Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

   |    Reply
Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 4 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

   |    Reply
Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 4 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Grand Rapids

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Eden, North CarolinaTopeka, KansasCompare
 Port St. Joe, FloridaApalachicola, FloridaCompare
 Madison, WisconsinWinamac, IndianaCompare
 Champaign, IllinoisVicksburg, MichiganCompare
 Westport, WashingtonWarrenton, OregonCompare
 Acton, MassachusettsFlagstaff, ArizonaCompare
 Nashua, New HampshireEssex, VermontCompare
 Willits, CaliforniaMedford, OregonCompare
 Nashua, New HampshireEssex, VermontCompare
 Auburn, CaliforniaKimberly, IdahoCompare

Learn More About Lawrence, Kansas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Grand Rapids, Michigan
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.