Lawrence
City in Douglas County, Kansas
Lawrence is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, with 94,934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williamstown, 8.1 miles NW.
- 94,934residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 34.6 sq miland area · 89.5 km²
- 2,747 / sq mipopulation density
- 66045ZIP code
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, and the sixth-largest city in the state. It is in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 94,934. The city is a college town with a significant student population, because it is home to both the University of Kansas (KU) and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU).
Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company (NEEAC) and was named for Amos A. Lawrence, an abolitionist from Massachusetts, who offered financial aid and support for the settlement. Lawrence was central to the Bleeding Kansas period (1854–1861), and the site of the Wakarusa War (1855) and the Sacking of Lawrence (1856). During the American Civil War it was also the site of the Lawrence massacre (1863).
Lawrence began as a center of free-state politics. Its economy diversified into many industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and education, beginning with the founding of the University of Kansas in 1865 and Haskell Indian Nations University in 1884.
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Living in Lawrence
- Median household income
- $65,009
- Median home value
- $292,700
- Median rent
- $1,091/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Lawrence had 94,934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94,934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,747 per sq mi (1,061 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawrence at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 94,934 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.56 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9596° N, 95.2655° W |
| ZIP code | 66045 |
| Official website | lawrenceks.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2038900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawrence
- Williamstown8.1 mi NW
- Lecompton8.9 mi NW
- Eudora8.9 mi E
- Perry10.3 mi NW
- Linwood12.6 mi E
- Baldwin City13.3 mi S
- Tonganoxie14.2 mi NE
- De Soto15.0 mi E
- McLouth16.6 mi N
- Centropolis17.2 mi S
- Tecumseh17.7 mi W
- Oskaloosa17.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Douglas County, Kansas.
What is the population of Lawrence, KS?
94,934 people lived in Lawrence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, KS?
The ZIP code of Lawrence is 66045.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawrence?
Williamstown (8.1 mi), Lecompton (8.9 mi), Eudora (8.9 mi), Perry (10.3 mi), Linwood (12.6 mi).
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