Lawrence, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lawrence, Michigan
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Location of Lawrence, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 541.27/sq mi (209.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49064
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-46440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0630210 |
Lawrence is a small village located in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 996 people lived there. The village is part of Lawrence Township. It is famous for its yearly "Ox Roast & Homecoming Festival," which happens every Labor Day weekend. You can also find a summer Farmer's Market there every Saturday morning.
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Where is Lawrence Located?
Lawrence covers a total area of about 1.76 square miles (4.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Lawrence?
The number of people living in Lawrence has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 339 | — | |
| 1870 | 555 | 63.7% | |
| 1880 | 550 | −0.9% | |
| 1890 | 564 | 2.5% | |
| 1900 | 598 | 6.0% | |
| 1910 | 663 | 10.9% | |
| 1920 | 664 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 570 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 679 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 679 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 773 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 790 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 903 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 915 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,059 | 15.7% | |
| 2010 | 996 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 964 | −3.2% | |
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Lawrence Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 996 people living in Lawrence. These people lived in 371 homes, and 251 of these were families. The village had about 582 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lawrence were White (79.4%). About 15.6% were from other racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 27.2% of the population.
About 41.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.6%) were married couples. The average home had 2.65 people, and the average family had 3.25 people.
The average age of people in Lawrence was 31.7 years old. About 32% of residents were under 18. About 9.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Famous People from Lawrence
Lawrence has been home to a few notable people:
- Barbara Crandall – She was crowned Miss Michigan in 1984.
- James Toumey – A very important educator at the Yale School of Forestry.
- Shayne Whittington – A professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers. He played for Lawrence Public Schools, and his jersey number 32 was retired in 2014–2015.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence (Míchigan) para niños
