Lawrence
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Lawrence is a township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, with 3,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedarville, 1.6 miles W.
- 3,087residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 36.9 sq miland area · 95.6 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 08311main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lawrence
Lawrence Township is a township in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Vineland-Bridgeton metropolitan statistical area for statistical purposes. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,087, a decrease of 203 (−6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 3,290, which in turn reflected an increase of 569 (+20.9%) from the 2,721 counted in the 2000 census.
Lawrence Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1885, from portions of Fairfield Township. The township was named in honor of Captain James Lawrence—commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake and one of the naval heroes of the War of 1812—best known for his dying command of "Don't Give up the Ship".
Lawrence Township is a dry township, where alcohol cannot be sold.
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Living in Lawrence
- Median household income
- $85,515
- Median home value
- $229,500
- Median rent
- $1,300/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Lawrence had 3,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawrence at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.92 sq mi (95.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3349° N, 75.1846° W |
| ZIP codes | 08311, 08320, 08345 |
| Official website | lawrencetwpcumberlandnj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401139450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawrence
- Cedarville1.6 mi W
- Fairton3.0 mi NW
- Newport3.1 mi S
- Centre Grove3.1 mi NE
- Fairfield3.9 mi NW
- Money Island4.2 mi SW
- Gandys Beach5.0 mi SW
- Downe5.1 mi SE
- Gouldtown5.6 mi N
- Dividing Creek6.3 mi SE
- Fortescue6.8 mi S
- Dutch Neck6.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Lawrence, NJ?
3,087 people lived in Lawrence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08311. Other ZIP codes: 08320, 08345.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawrence?
Cedarville (1.6 mi), Fairton (3.0 mi), Newport (3.1 mi), Centre Grove (3.1 mi), Fairfield (3.9 mi).
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