Lawrence, IN Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Lawrence, Indiana had a population of 49,370 in 2020. It was 44.7% White, 28.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, 19.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lawrence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is the 21st most populous. 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's White Population

22,070 residents of Lawrence identify as White, or 44.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawrence considerably less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #688 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is less White than neighboring McCordsville (77.2% White), Cumberland (65.8% White), Fishers (75.4% White), Warren Park (60.2% White), and Fortville (88.5% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

14,132 residents of Lawrence identify as Black, or 28.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawrence larger than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring McCordsville (9.7% Black), Cumberland (20% Black), Fishers (6.6% Black), Warren Park (24.7% Black), and Fortville (1.6% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

737 residents of Lawrence identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Asian than neighboring Cumberland (1.2% Asian), Warren Park (0.6% Asian), and Fortville (0.9% Asian). Lawrence is less Asian than neighboring McCordsville (2.6% Asian), and Fishers (8% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

9,768 residents of Lawrence identify as Hispanic, or 19.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawrence slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring McCordsville (5.2% Hispanic), Cumberland (6.7% Hispanic), Fishers (5.1% Hispanic), Warren Park (8.7% Hispanic), and Fortville (2.8% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

365 residents of Lawrence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCordsville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fishers (0.6% Native American/Other). Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland (0.8% Native American/Other), Warren Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fortville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

2,298 residents of Lawrence identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lawrence is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Multiracial than neighboring McCordsville (4.6% Multiracial), and Fishers (4.3% Multiracial). Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland (5.5% Multiracial), Warren Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Fortville (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.