Lawrence, MA Demographics

A map of Lawrence's Population by Race

Lawrence, Massachusetts had a population of 89,143 in 2020. It was 12.3% White, 2.3% Black, 1.7% Asian, 81.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.0% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is the 11th 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

10,984 residents of Lawrence identify as White, or 12.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawrence considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #248 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is less White than neighboring Methuen Town (59.3% White), Andover (79.1% White), Haverhill (66.3% White), Wilmington (86.2% White), and Lowell (40.6% White).

Lawrence's Black Population

2,088 residents of Lawrence identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Black than neighboring Andover (2.2% Black), and Wilmington (1.3% Black). Lawrence is less Black than neighboring Methuen Town (4.1% Black), Haverhill (3.7% Black), and Lowell (8.3% Black).

Lawrence's Asian Population

1,547 residents of Lawrence identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawrence slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is less Asian than neighboring Methuen Town (3.9% Asian), Andover (7.9% Asian), Haverhill (1.9% Asian), Wilmington (5.4% Asian), and Lowell (22.1% Asian).

Lawrence's Hispanic Population

72,902 residents of Lawrence identify as Hispanic, or 81.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawrence considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Hispanic than neighboring Methuen Town (29.3% Hispanic), Andover (7% Hispanic), Haverhill (23.6% Hispanic), Wilmington (3% Hispanic), and Lowell (21.7% Hispanic).

Lawrence's Native American/Other Population

765 residents of Lawrence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Methuen Town (0.8% Native American/Other), Andover (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wilmington (0.7% Native American/Other). Lawrence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haverhill (1% Native American/Other), and Lowell (2.3% Native American/Other).

Lawrence's Multiracial Population

857 residents of Lawrence identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawrence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lawrence is ranked #248 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawrence is less Multiracial than neighboring Methuen Town (2.6% Multiracial), Andover (3.4% Multiracial), Haverhill (3.5% Multiracial), Wilmington (3.5% Multiracial), and Lowell (5% Multiracial).

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