Lawrence, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lawrence, Nebraska
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
Downtown Lawrence: east side of Calvert Street
|
|
| Motto(s):
"A Small Town With A Big Heart"
|
|
Location of Lawrence, Nebraska
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 655.42/sq mi (253.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68957
|
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-26420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398403 |
Lawrence is a small village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 272 people lived there. It's known for its motto: "A Small Town With A Big Heart."
Contents
A Look Back: Lawrence's History
Lawrence was officially planned and mapped out in 1886. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after an important official from the railroad company.
Where is Lawrence Located?
Lawrence is located in the state of Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 1.07 square kilometers (0.41 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Lawrence?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 406 | — | |
| 1910 | 475 | 17.0% | |
| 1920 | 538 | 13.3% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 445 | −15.7% | |
| 1950 | 376 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 338 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 343 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 350 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 323 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 312 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 304 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 272 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
|||
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Lawrence has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 406 residents. The population grew until 1920, reaching 538 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 272.
A Snapshot of Lawrence's People
According to the census from 2010, 304 people lived in Lawrence. There were 145 homes, and 89 of these were families. Most people living in Lawrence were White (99.0%).
About 20% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes (58.6%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 50 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18, and about 31% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence (Nebraska) para niños
