Editing Lawrence, Kansas (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1860 = 1645
| 1870 = 8320
| 1880 = 8510
| 1890 = 9997
| 1900 = 10862
| 1910 = 12374
| 1920 = 12456
| 1930 = 13726
| 1940 = 14390
| 1950 = 23351
| 1960 = 32858
| 1970 = 45698
| 1980 = 52738
| 1990 = 65608
| 2000 = 80098
| 2010 = 87643
| 2020 = 94934
| estyear = 2023
| estimate = 96207
| estref = <ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=March 24, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>
| align-fn = center
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 24, 2013}}</ref><br/>2010-2020<ref name="Census-2020-QF"/>
}}

Lawrence is part of the [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City (MO)]]–[[Overland Park, Kansas|Overland Park]]–[[Kansas City, Kansas|Kansas City (KS)]] [[Kansas City metropolitan area#Associated areas|Combined Statistical Area]].

The city's planning and urban development department estimates the city reached 100,000 people in early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2018/feb/07/estimated-population-lawrence-breaks-100000/|title=Lawrence's population breaks 100,000, according to city estimates|newspaper=[[Lawrence Journal-World]]|access-date=July 8, 2019|date=February 7, 2018|author=Rochelle Valverde|location=Lawrence, KS}}</ref>

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Lawrence, Kansas – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Lawrence city, Kansas|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US2038900|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lawrence city, Kansas|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2038900&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lawrence city, Kansas|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2038900&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|65,774
|69,114
|style='background: #ffffe6; |69,414
|82.12%
|78.86%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |73.12%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|3,989
|3,948
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,868
|4.98%
|4.50%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5.13%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|2,201
|2,425
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,346
|2.75%
|2.77%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.47%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|3,013
|3,941
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,506
|3.76%
|4.50%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.75%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|49
|51
|style='background: #ffffe6; |65
|0.06%
|0.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.07%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Some Other Race]] alone (NH)
|122
|137
|style='background: #ffffe6; |421
|0.15%
|0.16%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.44%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|2,029
|3,021
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5,985
|2.53%
|3.45%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |6.30%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|2,921
|5,006
|style='background: #ffffe6; |7,329
|3.65%
|5.71%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |7.72%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''80,098'''
|'''87,643'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''94,934'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}

The [[2020 United States census]] counted 94,934 people, 39,688 households, and 19,602 families in Lawrence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 2,779.7 per square mile (1,073.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 43,421 housing units at an average density of 1,271.4 per square mile (490.9/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web   |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup (including Hispanics in the racial counts) was 75.32% (71,500) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (73.12% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 5.32% (5,052) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 2.83% (2,688) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 4.77% (4,532) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% (67) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 2.42% (2,300) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.26% (8,795) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Separately, [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 7.72% (7,329) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 39,688 households, 23.4% had children under the age of 18; 35.2% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of households consisted of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 35.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

17.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 23.1% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $55,598 (with a margin of error of ± $2,504) and the median family income was $88,286 (± $5,989).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $30,003 (± $3,256) versus $21,802 (± $1,388) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,556 (± $1,091).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 7.3% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Lawrence%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the census of 2010, there were 87,643 people, 34,970 households, and 16,939 families residing in the city.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 6, 2012}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|2611.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 37,502 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1117.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 4.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 34,970 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.5% of residents under the age of 18; 28.7% of residents between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% from 25 to 44; 18.5% from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age in the city was 26.7 years. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

{{as of|2010}} the median income for a household was $41,290, and the median income for a family was $65,673. Males had a median income of $42,362 versus $34,124 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,666. About 10.7% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="ACS2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=June 7, 2019|publisher=American Community Survey}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the census of 2000, there were 80,098 people, 31,388 households, and 15,725 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,849.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 32,761 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,165.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.80% White, 5.09% African American, 2.93% Native American, 3.78% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population. 23.8% were of German, 10.6% English, 10.1% Irish and 7.1% American ancestry according to [[Census 2000]]. 91.0% spoke English, 2.9% Spanish and 1.0% Chinese or [[standard mandarin|Mandarin]] as their first language.

Of the 31,388 households, 25.1% included children under the age of 18, 38.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 30.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

{{as of|2000}} the median income for a household was $34,669, and the median income for a family was $51,545. Males had a median income of $33,481 versus $27,436 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,378. About 7.3% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. However, traditional statistics of income and poverty can be misleading when applied to cities with high student populations, such as Lawrence.<ref name="census">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/poverty/cb13-tps73.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801112834/http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/poverty/cb13-tps73.html |archive-date=August 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |title=When Off-Campus College Students are Excluded, Poverty Rates Fall in Many College Towns – Poverty – Newsroom – U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 10, 2014}}</ref><ref name="policyblognh">{{cite web|url=http://www.policyblognh.org/policy_blog_nh/2011/11/a-study-in-poverty-or-how-college-towns-skew-census-data.html|title=A study in poverty, or how college towns skew Census data – Policy Blog NH|publisher=policyblognh.org|access-date=November 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110233521/http://www.policyblognh.org/policy_blog_nh/2011/11/a-study-in-poverty-or-how-college-towns-skew-census-data.html|archive-date=November 10, 2014|url-status=usurped}}</ref>