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- Lawrence is 0% more densely populated than Newton.
- People are 22.9% less likely to be married in Lawrence.
- The Median Age is 10.4 years younger in Lawrence.
 Newton, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,745329,725,481
 Female Population49.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
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 Population - 201019,142  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,098285,036,114
 Population - 199016,700  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,775.593.4
 Land Area14.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newton, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Newton, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newton, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Married Population50.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.0%50.2%
 Never Married27.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households7,316  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock19,23880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,346  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 19 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

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

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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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

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