Lawrence, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
49,284
Population
2,445/sq mi density
$73,455
Median Income
$36,911 per capita
$220,400
Home Value
$268,242 Zillow
$1,084
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293
Violent Crime/100K
1,732 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,455 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $1,084/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
49,284
Census 2023
Population Density
2,445
per square mile
Land Area
20.2
square miles (52.4 km²)
Median Age
34.4 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 28.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 19.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
50.9%
Black
28.2%
Hispanic
19.6%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.6%
Spanish
16.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.1%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.8%
9% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.6%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.4%
9% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.394
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 49,284 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,445 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% |
| Black or African American | 28.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 16.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 11.8% |
| Health Insurance | 90.6% |
| Uninsured | 9.4% |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.394 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |