By the Numbers
Lawrence is a vibrant, diverse city that has small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is growing at nearly twice the rate of the rest of Indiana and each of its 20.13 square miles is densely populated with 2,285 people.
Lawrence, located in Marion County, Ind., is the state’s 18th-largest city and part of the Indianapolis-Carmel SMSA.
| People QuickFacts | Lawrence | Indiana |
| Population, 2014 census | 47,550 | 6,596,855 |
| Population, 2010 estimate | 46,001 | 6,483,797 |
| Population, percent change, 4-1-10 to 7-1-13 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Population | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 |
| Indiana | 5,544,159 | 6,080,485 | 6,483,802 |
| Marion County | 797,159 | 860,454 | 903,393 |
| Lawrence Township | 94,548 | 111,961 | 118,447 |
| Lawrence city | 26,763 | 38,915 | 46,001 |
Source: http://www.stats.indiana.edu/population/PopTotals/historic_counts_twps.asp
http://www.stats.indiana.edu/population/PopTotals/historic_counts_cities.asp
Age of Lawrence resident work force, 2010 census
| Total population | 46,001 | 100% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3,390 | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2,562 | 5.6% |
| 25 to 29 years | 3,355 | 7.3% |
| 30 to 34 years | 3,487 | 7.6% |
| 35 to 39 years | 3,290 | 7.2% |
| 40 to 44 years | 3,318 | 7.2% |
| 45 to 49 years | 3,511 | 7.6% |
| 50 to 54 years | 3,346 | 7.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2,571 | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2,031 | 4.4% |
| 65 to 69 years | 1,313 | 2.9% |
Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF
Educational attainment of Lawrence residents
| Population 18 to 24 years | 3,696 |
| Less than high school graduate | 29.0% |
| High school graduate or equivalency | 28.2% |
| Some college or associate degree | 38.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 4.1% |
| Population 25 years and older | 29,520 |
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.3% |
| High school graduate or equivalency | 24.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 22.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher | 87.1% |
| Percent bachelor’s degree or higher | 31.6% |
Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF
Labor force (in thousands) in Indianapolis-Carmel SMSA, 2000 to 2030
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2030 | |
| Indiana | 3,120.9 | 3,253.0 | 3,370.3 | 3,362.2 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel | 809.8 | 920.0 | 1,020.8 | 1,074.0 |
Average annual rate of change
| 2000-10 | 2010-20 | 2020-30 | |
| Indiana | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Source: http://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2012/nov-dec/article1.asp
