Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lawrence Township (Mercer), NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,313

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.1%17,479

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%5,003

Asian

14.5%4,689

Black

12.7%4,111

Two or More

2.9%953

Other

0.2%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%269

High School Diploma

14.7%3,241

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%698

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%1,668

Associate's Degree

3.8%835

Bachelor's Degree

33.3%7,349

Master's Degree

20.6%4,544

Professional Degree

3.2%697

Doctorate

4.2%925

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

61.3%

Graduate+

28%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$439,700

Median Renti

$2,020

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%8,396

Renter-Occupied

32.5%4,046

Total Units

12,927

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%35

$50K–$100K

0.6%51

$100K–$150K

1.9%161

$150K–$200K

3.3%273

$200K–$300K

16.6%1,393

$300K–$500K

39.1%3,287

$500K–$1M

35.2%2,952

$1M+

2.9%244

Rent Distribution

Under $500

122

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

240

$1,250–$1,500

250

$1,500–$2,000

1,183

$2,000+

1,950

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%194

2010–2019

2.1%277

2000–2009

10%1,288

1990–1999

11.9%1,544

1980–1989

23.3%3,013

1970–1979

16.3%2,101

1960–1969

12.2%1,577

1950–1959

11.9%1,541

1940–1949

3%383

1939 or earlier

7.8%1,009

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77%9,581

Electricity

17.4%2,162

Fuel Oil

4%501

Other

0.8%96

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%79

No Fuel

0.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$130,142

Mean Household Incomei

$160,293

Per Capita Incomei

$61,892

Poverty Ratei

4.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

18,250

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%376

$10K–$15K

0.8%101

$15K–$20K

1.5%192

$20K–$25K

1.9%240

$25K–$30K

2.7%332

$30K–$35K

1.7%214

$35K–$40K

2.2%275

$40K–$45K

2.7%331

$45K–$50K

2.5%310

$50K–$60K

3.3%405

$60K–$75K

6.5%812

$75K–$100K

8.7%1,087

$100K–$125K

11%1,370

$125K–$150K

8%996

$150K–$200K

16.7%2,079

$200K+

26.7%3,322

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,82527.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,696

Guatemala

1,189

Poland

886

China

404

Korea

282

Philippines

229

Mexico

182

United Kingdom

125

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,647

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,141

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

452(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured