Lawrence, NY Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Lawrence, New York has an estimated population of 6,778, a less than 1% change from the 6,809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 19.6% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawrence is ranked the 287th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawrence's White Population

6,317 residents of Lawrence, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawrence is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lawrence ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 89.5% to 93.2%.

Lawrence is more White than neighboring Woodsburgh (83.9% White), East Atlantic Beach (88.3% White), and Cedarhurst (75.9% White). Lawrence is less White than neighboring Atlantic Beach (94.7% White), and Hewlett Neck (94.4% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

9 residents of Lawrence, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawrence is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lawrence ranks 696th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Black population has declined by an estimated 89.4%. Black residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring East Atlantic Beach (0% Black), Atlantic Beach (0% Black), and Hewlett Neck (0% Black). Lawrence is less Black than neighboring Woodsburgh (2.9% Black), and Cedarhurst (2.1% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

130 residents of Lawrence, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawrence is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lawrence ranks 648th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Asian residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Lawrence is more Asian than neighboring Woodsburgh (0.2% Asian), East Atlantic Beach (0.8% Asian), Atlantic Beach (1.8% Asian), Cedarhurst (0% Asian), and Hewlett Neck (1.5% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

183 residents of Lawrence, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawrence is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lawrence ranks 676th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.7%.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring Atlantic Beach (1.1% Hispanic). Lawrence is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodsburgh (9.5% Hispanic), East Atlantic Beach (3.3% Hispanic), Cedarhurst (15.4% Hispanic), and Hewlett Neck (4% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

26 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawrence ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hewlett Neck (0% Native American/Other). Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodsburgh (2% Native American/Other), East Atlantic Beach (5.7% Native American/Other), Atlantic Beach (1.7% Native American/Other), and Cedarhurst (5% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Lawrence, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawrence is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lawrence ranks 1219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Lawrence is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodsburgh (1.4% Multiracial), Atlantic Beach (0.8% Multiracial), Cedarhurst (1.6% Multiracial), and Hewlett Neck (0% Multiracial). Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring East Atlantic Beach (2% 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.