Lawrence, IN Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Lawrence, Indiana has an estimated population of 49,517, a less than 1% change from the 49,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.1% White, 28.4% Black, 18.0% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lawrence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lawrence has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lawrence, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawrence is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lawrence was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawrence's White Population

22,847 residents of Lawrence, or 46.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawrence is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Lawrence ranks 688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 44.7% to 46.1%.

Lawrence is less White than neighboring McCordsville (79.7% White), Cumberland (71.5% White), Fishers (77.2% White), Warren Park (51.6% White), and Fortville (81.7% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

14,076 residents of Lawrence, or 28.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawrence is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Lawrence ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.4%.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring McCordsville (10.2% Black), Cumberland (10.5% Black), Fishers (5.1% Black), Warren Park (27% Black), and Fortville (7.1% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

993 residents of Lawrence, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawrence is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Lawrence ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Asian residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Lawrence is more Asian than neighboring Cumberland (0.4% Asian), Warren Park (0% Asian), and Fortville (1.2% Asian). Lawrence is less Asian than neighboring McCordsville (2.1% Asian), and Fishers (7.9% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

8,899 residents of Lawrence, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawrence is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lawrence ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 19.8% to 18.0%.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring McCordsville (3.8% Hispanic), Cumberland (9.4% Hispanic), Fishers (4.7% Hispanic), Warren Park (5.8% Hispanic), and Fortville (3.8% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

451 residents of Lawrence, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lawrence is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawrence ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCordsville (0.4% Native American/Other), Cumberland (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fishers (0.6% Native American/Other). Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warren Park (2% Native American/Other), and Fortville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

2,251 residents of Lawrence, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawrence is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lawrence ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Lawrence is more Multiracial than neighboring McCordsville (3.7% Multiracial), and Fishers (4.4% Multiracial). Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland (7.4% Multiracial), and Warren Park (13.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.