Lawrence, PA Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,141	1,085	98.9%	87.8%
Multiracial	13	46	1.1%	3.7%
Black	0	43	0.0%	3.5%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	2.0%
Hispanic	0	33	0.0%	2.7%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Lawrence, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,154, a decrease from the 1,236 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.9% White, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 22.6% in 2020 and 2.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawrence is ranked the 923rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 877th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawrence's White Population

1,141 residents of Lawrence, or 98.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawrence is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lawrence ranks 1238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Lawrence's population has increased from 87.8% to 98.9%.

Lawrence is more White than neighboring Thompsonville (95.7% White), McMurray (90.4% White), Bridgeville (87.3% White), and Cecil-Bishop (90.9% White). Lawrence is less White than neighboring Hendersonville (100% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

0 residents of Lawrence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawrence is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lawrence ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Lawrence is less Black than neighboring Thompsonville (0.4% Black), and Bridgeville (4.6% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

0 residents of Lawrence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawrence is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lawrence ranks 329th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Lawrence is less Asian than neighboring Thompsonville (1.2% Asian), McMurray (0.3% Asian), and Cecil-Bishop (1% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Lawrence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawrence is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lawrence ranks 837th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Lawrence is less Hispanic than neighboring Thompsonville (2.6% Hispanic), McMurray (6.2% Hispanic), Bridgeville (0.9% Hispanic), and Cecil-Bishop (4.1% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lawrence, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawrence ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawrence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Lawrence, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawrence is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lawrence ranks 734th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawrence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lawrence's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.1%.

Lawrence is more Multiracial than neighboring Thompsonville (0.1% Multiracial), and Hendersonville (0% Multiracial). Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring McMurray (3.1% Multiracial), Bridgeville (6.7% Multiracial), and Cecil-Bishop (4% 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.