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Lawrence, Michigan

Coordinates: 42°13′09″N 86°03′05″W / 42.21917°N 86.05139°W / 42.21917; -86.05139
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Lawrence, Michigan
Location of Lawrence, Michigan
Location of Lawrence, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°13′4″N 86°3′2″W / 42.21778°N 86.05056°W / 42.21778; -86.05056
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyVan Buren
Area
 • Total1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2)
 • Land1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total964
 • Density541.27/sq mi (209.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49064
Area code269
FIPS code26-46440[2]
GNIS feature ID0630210[3]

Lawrence is a village in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 996 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Lawrence Township. It is host to a historic "Ox Roast & Homecoming Festival" which occurs annually on Labor Day weekend , and a summer Farmer's Market every Saturday morning.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.76 square miles (4.56 km2), of which 1.71 square miles (4.43 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860339
187055563.7%
1880550−0.9%
18905642.5%
19005986.0%
191066310.9%
19206640.2%
1930570−14.2%
194067919.1%
19506790.0%
196077313.8%
19707902.2%
198090314.3%
19909151.3%
20001,05915.7%
2010996−5.9%
2020964−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

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As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 996 people, 371 households, and 251 families living in the village. The population density was 582.5 inhabitants per square mile (224.9/km2). There were 436 housing units at an average density of 255.0 per square mile (98.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 79.4% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 15.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 27.2% of the population.

There were 371 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the village was 31.7 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,059 people, 392 households, and 268 families living in the village. The population density was 600.4 inhabitants per square mile (231.8/km2). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 246.1 per square mile (95.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 79.32% White, 3.78% African American, 1.51% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 9.54% from other races, and 5.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 18.32% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village, 31.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.9% was from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $38,672. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $20,568 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,169. About 13.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
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42°13′09″N 86°03′05″W / 42.21917°N 86.05139°W / 42.21917; -86.05139