Editing Lawrence, Indiana

{{distinguish|Lawrence County, Indiana}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name               = 
| official_name      = Lawrence, Indiana
| settlement_type    = [[City]]
| image_skyline      = File:City of Lawrence.jpg
| imagesize          = 
| image_caption      = Houses along 45th street in Lawrence
| image_flag         = Flag of Lawrence, Indiana.svg
| image_seal         = Logo of Lawrence, Indiana.png
| image_map          = File:Marion County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lawrence Highlighted 1842426.svg
| mapsize            = 250px
| map_caption        = Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = {{USA}}
| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1  = {{flag|Indiana}}
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of counties in Indiana|County]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Marion County, Indiana|Marion]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[List of townships in Indiana|Township]]
| subdivision_name3  = [[Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana|Lawrence]]
| government_type    = 
| leader_title       = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name        = Deborah Whitfield ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]])
| leader_title1      = Common Council<ref>{{cite web|title=Common Council|url=http://www.cityoflawrence.org/leaders/common-council/|website=City of Lawrence, IN|access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref>
| leader_name1       = Tyrrell Giles  ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 1st)<br/>Rick Wells ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 2nd)<br/>Sherron Freeman ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 3rd)<br/>	Carlos Jennings ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 4th)<br/>Zach Cramer ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 5th)<br/>Kristina Krone ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], 6th)<br/>Lisa Chavis ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], AL)<br/>Liz Masur ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], AL)<br/>	Betty Robinson ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], AL)
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| unit_pref          = Imperial
| area_footnotes     = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022">{{cite web |title=2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2022_Gazetteer/2022_gaz_place_18.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
| area_total_sq_mi   = 20.25
| area_land_sq_mi    = 20.15
| area_water_sq_mi   = 0.10
| area_total_km2     = 52.43
| area_land_km2      = 52.18
| area_water_km2     = 0.25
| population_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=&g=1600000US1842426&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1| title=P1. Race – Lawrence city, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_total   = 49370
| population_est     = 
| pop_est_as_of      = 
| pop_est_footnotes  = 
| population_density_sq_mi = 2450.37
| population_density_km2 = 946.11
| timezone           = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EST]]
| utc_offset         = -5
| timezone_DST       = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
| utc_offset_DST     = -4
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft       = 853
| coordinates        = {{coord|39|52|03|N|85|59|26|W|region:US-IN_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| website            = {{URL|www.cityoflawrence.org}}
| postal_code_type   = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code        = 46216, 46226, 46235, 46236
| area_code          = [[Area code 317|317, 463]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info         = 18-42426<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=31 January 2008|title=US Census website}}</ref>
| blank1_name        = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info        = 2395647<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2395647}}</ref>
| footnotes          = 
}}
[[File:Lawerence, Indiana post office.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|United States Post Office in Lawrence]]
[[File:Lawrence Government building.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Building housing government offices in Lawrence]]
'''Lawrence''' is a city in [[Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana|Lawrence Township]], [[Marion County, Indiana|Marion County]], [[Indiana]], United States. It is one of four "[[Unigov|excluded cities]]" in Marion County. The city is home to [[Fort Benjamin Harrison]] within [[Fort Harrison State Park]]. The population was 49,370 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/> The city is on the northeast side of [[Indianapolis]].

==History==
The municipality was platted in 1849 under the name "Lanesville",<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bodenhamer|first1=David J.|last2=Barrows|first2=Robert G.|title=The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bg13QcMSsq8C&pg=PA899|date=22 November 1994|publisher=Indiana University Press|isbn=0-253-11249-4|page=899}}</ref> but other names were tried because there was already another Lanesville in Indiana. The name "Jamestown", in honor of the town's founder James White, was used for a while, but in 1866 the Marion County Commissioners approved the name "Lawrence", which is also the name of [[Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana|the township in which it is located]]. The name was in honor of Captain [[James Lawrence]], naval hero of the [[War of 1812]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cityoflawrence.org/history|title=City History|website=City of Lawrence}}</ref> In 1929 the citizens of Lawrence voted to become an independent town, where they first established the town marshal, as well as other parts of government.

In 1969, Indianapolis and Marion County adopted a unified government structure known as [[Unigov]]. Lawrence is one of four "excluded cities" and therefore retains its own municipal government. Its citizens vote not only for the mayor and council of Lawrence, but also for the [[mayor of Indianapolis]] and representatives on the [[Indianapolis City-County Council]].<ref name=":0" />

==Geography==
Lawrence is located in northeastern Marion County. It is bordered to the east by [[Hancock County, Indiana|Hancock County]], including the town of [[McCordsville, Indiana|McCordsville]]. [[Downtown Indianapolis]] is {{convert|9|mi|0}} to the southwest. [[U.S. Route 36]] (Pendleton Pike) runs through the city, leading northeast {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Pendleton, Indiana|Pendleton]]. US 36 intersects [[Interstate 465]], the Indianapolis [[beltway]], at that highway's Exit 42 at the southwest corner of Lawrence. Exit 40 on I-465, with East 56th Street and North Shadeland Avenue, is along the western border of Lawrence.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Lawrence has a total area of {{convert|20.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.10|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 0.48%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> [[Fall Creek (Indiana)|Fall Creek]], a southwest-flowing tributary of the [[White River (Indiana)|White River]] flows through the northwest part of the city, and in places forms the city's northwest boundary. [[Fort Harrison State Park]] is in the northwest part of the city as well.

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Lawrence has a humid continental climate with hot summers and year around precipitation, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Classification [https://www.plantmaps.com/koppen-climate-classification-map-united-states.php Map]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 253
|1930= 840
|1940= 1087
|1950= 1951
|1960= 10103
|1970= 16353
|1980= 25591
|1990= 26763
|2000= 38915
|2010= 46001
|2020= 49370
|footnote=Source: US Census Bureau
}}

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 46,001 people, 17,864 households, and 11,949 families in the city. The population density was {{convert|2285.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 19,515 housing units at an average density of {{convert|969.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 63.2% White, 25.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2%.<ref name =DG>{{cite web|title=US Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref>

Of the 17,864 households 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.6% of households were one person and 8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age was 34.2 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income was $54,254 in Lawrence compared to the state median of $48,393. Roughly 31% of Lawrence residents have a bachelor's degree compared to 22.7% of all Indiana residents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cityoflawrence.org/economic|title=Economic Development|website=City of Lawrence}}</ref>

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census]], there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,937.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of {{convert|811.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 78.58% White, 15.51% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.86% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73%.<ref name="GR2"/>

Of the 14,853 households 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.8% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.13.

The population was diversified at 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median household income was $47,838 and the median family income  was $56,609. Males had a median income of $38,924 versus $30,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,543. About 4.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The Lawrence Township school district is the ninth largest and one of the fastest growing districts in the state. It operates four Early Learning Centers, eleven elementary magnet schools (grades 1–6), two middle schools (grades 7–8), two high schools ([[Lawrence Central High School|Lawrence Central]] and [[Lawrence North High School|Lawrence North]]),&nbsp;a center for innovation and technology, and an alternative setting high school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltschools.org/enrollment/choose-lt|title=Choose LT|website=Metropolitan School District Lawrence Township}}</ref> In the 2018–2019 academic year there were 16,035 students with a high school graduation rate of 92.7%. Lawrence Township schools offer high ability programs, [[Advanced Placement]] (AP and ACP), [[International Baccalaureate Program]], vocational and career education programs, and bilingual programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltschools.org/academics|title=Academics|website=Metropolitan School District Lawrence Township}}</ref> The district holds 45 state championships and 5 national titles in various inter-curricular competitions. Those titles include championships in basketball (Lawrence North - 2006) and marching band (Lawrence Central -1998, 2001 and 2004).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltschools.org/about|title=About|website=Metropolitan School District Lawrence Township}}</ref> The diversity makeup of the district is .05% American Indian, 23.5% White, 45.3% Black, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, .05% Pacific Islander, and 23.1% Hispanic, as of the 2017–18 school year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltschools.org/MediaLibraries/ltschools.org/Documents/District/Demographics/2017-2018-TenYearEthnicSummary.pdf|title=Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Ten Year Ethnic Summary|website=Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township|access-date=March 30, 2019}}</ref> Lawrence has an [[Ivy Tech Community College]] campus that is associated with the Indianapolis main campus.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home - Ivy Tech Community College |url=https://www.ivytech.edu/ |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref> Lawrence also has a [[public library]], a branch of the [[Indianapolis Public Library]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indypl.org/locations|title=Locations & Hours|publisher=Indianapolis Public Library|access-date=10 March 2018}}</ref>

==Notable residents==
* [[Mike Conley Jr.|Mike Conley]], basketball player
* Forrest Landis, actor
* [[Pat McAfee]], sports radio host, All-Pro NFL punter for the [[Indianapolis Colts]]
* [[Greg Oden]], basketball player
* [[John Slagle]], baseball player

==See also==
*[[List of Indianapolis neighborhoods]]
*[[List of cities surrounded by another city]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|www.cityoflawrence.org|name=}}
* [https://www.greaterlawrencechamber.org/ Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://www.visitlawrenceindiana.com/ Visit Lawrence]

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