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Lawrence Unified School District 497
Lawrence Unified School District 497 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 99,700. The median household income is $66,770 and the median age is 30.1.
99,700
Population
612
People / sq mi
$66,770
Median Income
30.1
Median Age
Lawrence Unified School District 497 covers 163 sq mi of land at 611.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,770
Median Household Income
$40,242
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$306,100
Median Home Value
$1,090
Median Rent
46.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.6%
High School+
55.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lawrence Unified School District 497 serves a community with a population of 99,700 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Lawrence Unified School District 497 is $66,770, with a per capita income of $40,242. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
Lawrence Unified School District 497 is 76.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lawrence Unified School District 497, 95.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lawrence Unified School District 497 is $306,100, with a median rent of $1,090. The homeownership rate is 46.7%.
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Data for Lawrence Unified School District 497 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2008400).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.