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Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Washington
Area
 • Total 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2)
 • Land 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,236
 • Density 3,121.21/sq mi (1,205.14/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15055
Area code(s) 724
FIPS code 42-41968

Lawrence is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it's not an official town or city. Lawrence is located in Cecil Township, which is part of Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania.

This community is like a suburb of the larger city of Pittsburgh. You can find it in the northern part of Washington County, very close to the border of Allegheny County. According to the 2020 census, about 1,236 people live in Lawrence.

Who Lives in Lawrence?

This section tells us about the people living in Lawrence. It's like taking a snapshot of the community's population.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Lawrence has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,236
U.S. Decennial Census

History of Lawrence

Lawrence has an interesting past, especially linked to mining.

How Lawrence Started

Most of Lawrence was built to be a village for miners. These miners worked at the Montour #4 Mine, which first opened in 1914. It was a busy place for many years.

When the Mine Closed

The Montour #4 Mine eventually closed down in 1980. This happened after the mine experienced flooding, making it impossible to continue operations.

What Businesses are in Lawrence?

Lawrence is home to some important companies.

Black Box Corporation

One well-known company based in Lawrence is Black Box Corporation. This company works with technology and communications. They help other businesses with things like computer networks and IT services.

See also

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