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Population Review

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

White79.2%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.1%
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.

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.