Lawrence, KS Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Lawrence, Kansas had a population of 94,934 in 2020. It was 73.1% White, 5.1% Black, 4.7% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 6.3% 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 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is the 6th 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

69,414 residents of Lawrence identify as White, or 73.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #666 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is less White than neighboring Williamstown (92.7% White), Lecompton (85.9% White), Perry (89% White), Eudora (85.3% White), and Baldwin City (85.8% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

4,868 residents of Lawrence identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring Williamstown (1% Black), Lecompton (1.2% Black), Perry (1.1% Black), Eudora (0.8% Black), and Baldwin City (1.8% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

4,506 residents of Lawrence identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Asian than neighboring Williamstown (0% Asian), Lecompton (0.5% Asian), Perry (0.6% Asian), Eudora (0.5% Asian), and Baldwin City (0.7% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

7,329 residents of Lawrence identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawrence slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamstown (0% Hispanic), Lecompton (2.7% Hispanic), Perry (3.6% Hispanic), Eudora (6.1% Hispanic), and Baldwin City (4.3% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

2,832 residents of Lawrence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williamstown (2.1% Native American/Other), Lecompton (2.4% Native American/Other), Perry (0.9% Native American/Other), Eudora (1.6% Native American/Other), and Baldwin City (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

5,985 residents of Lawrence identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lawrence is ranked #174 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Multiracial than neighboring Williamstown (4.2% Multiracial), Perry (4.8% Multiracial), Eudora (5.6% Multiracial), and Baldwin City (5.5% Multiracial). Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring Lecompton (7.3% Multiracial).

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