Lawrence, MA Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	73,851	72,902	83.2%	81.8%
White	10,265	10,984	11.6%	12.3%
Black	1,775	2,088	2.0%	2.3%
Asian	1,477	1,547	1.7%	1.7%
Multiracial	972	857	1.1%	1.0%
Native American/Other	396	765	0.4%	0.9%

Lawrence, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 88,736, a less than 1% change from the 89,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% Hispanic, 11.6% White, 2.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 31.5% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawrence is ranked the 12th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawrence's White Population

10,265 residents of Lawrence, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawrence is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Lawrence ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 12.3% to 11.6%.

Lawrence is less White than neighboring Andover (79.6% White), Haverhill (63.9% White), Wilmington (86.6% White), Lowell (42.3% White), and Reading (84.3% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

1,775 residents of Lawrence, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawrence is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Lawrence ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring Andover (1.8% Black), Wilmington (1% Black), and Reading (0.5% Black). Lawrence is less Black than neighboring Haverhill (2.7% Black), and Lowell (9.9% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

1,477 residents of Lawrence, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawrence is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Lawrence ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Lawrence is more Asian than neighboring Haverhill (1.4% Asian). Lawrence is less Asian than neighboring Andover (8.3% Asian), Wilmington (3.7% Asian), Lowell (22% Asian), and Reading (6.3% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

73,851 residents of Lawrence, or 83.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawrence is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lawrence ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 81.8% to 83.2%.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring Andover (6.9% Hispanic), Haverhill (26.5% Hispanic), Wilmington (2.4% Hispanic), Lowell (20% Hispanic), and Reading (5.6% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

396 residents of Lawrence, or 0.4% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawrence ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Andover (0.3% Native American/Other). Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haverhill (0.8% Native American/Other), Wilmington (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lowell (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

972 residents of Lawrence, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawrence is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lawrence ranks 248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring Andover (3.2% Multiracial), Haverhill (4.8% Multiracial), Wilmington (5.7% Multiracial), Lowell (4.4% Multiracial), and Reading (3% 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.