Census ACS · #354 MSA
Lawrence Metro Area
The Lawrence, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 119,547 residents. The median household income is $68,756 and the median home value is $281,600.
119,547
Population
262
People / sq mi
$68,756
Median Income
$281,600
Median Home Value
The Lawrence CBSA covers 456 sq mi of land at 262.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% |
Economy & Income
$68,756
Median Household Income
$39,321
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lawrence metro's price level is 90.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,756 has the buying power of $76,190 in average-priced US metros.
90.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,190
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,756
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$281,600
Median Home Value
$1,066
Median Rent
49.5%
Homeownership
Education
95.9%
High School+
52.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
14.1%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
39.4%
Foreign Born
Lawrence spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lawrence, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 119,547 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #354 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lawrence metro area is $68,756, with a per capita income of $39,321.
The Lawrence, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Lawrence, Ks CBSA (29940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.