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, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,778population

34.9median age

This community is a community of 6,778 with a median age of 34.9. The population is predominantly White (93.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (2.7%). Median household income is $170,000. 97.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 77.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, with a median home value of $1,623,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.2%6,317

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%183

Asian

1.9%130

Two or More

1.7%113

Other

0.4%26

Black

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%85

High School Diploma

7.2%273

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%139

Some College (1+ yr)

6.6%252

Associate's Degree

0.7%28

Bachelor's Degree

40.9%1,551

Master's Degree

23.8%903

Professional Degree

8.3%314

Doctorate

4.2%160

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

77.2%

Graduate+

36.3%

Housingi

$1,623,200median home value

$1,943median rent

81.3%homeownership

2,261total units

8.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%16

$100K–$150K

2.4%41

$300K–$500K

8.1%137

$500K–$1M

20.2%341

$1M+

68.2%1,149

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

114

$2,000+

158

Year Built

2010–2019

13.6%308

2000–2009

7.7%175

1990–1999

2.5%56

1980–1989

4.1%92

1970–1979

10.4%235

1960–1969

19.1%431

1950–1959

19.3%436

1940–1949

5.4%121

1939 or earlier

18%407

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.5%1,565

Electricity

17.4%361

Fuel Oil

7%146

Household Economyi

$170,000median household income

$87,985per capita income

3.5%poverty rate

3.9%unemployment

2,400labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%99

$10K–$15K

1.3%27

$15K–$20K

1.6%34

$25K–$30K

1.5%31

$30K–$35K

2.8%57

$40K–$45K

3.2%67

$45K–$50K

7.5%156

$50K–$60K

5.3%109

$60K–$75K

2.4%49

$75K–$100K

3.4%70

$100K–$125K

6.2%128

$125K–$150K

8.4%174

$150K–$200K

10.6%220

$200K+

41.1%851

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,13116.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

China

Poland

Germany

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,267

Avg. Commutei

38.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,306

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured