Lawrence, KS, population 80,098 , is located in Kansas's Douglas county, about 24.4 miles from Topeka and 30.4 miles from Overland Park.

In the 90's the population of Lawrence has grown by about 22%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lawrence has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lawrence area were higher than Kansas's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.

Males in Lawrence: 39,803 (50%)
Females in Lawrence: 40,295 (50%)

As % of Population in Lawrence    

White: 84%
African American: 5%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 4%

As % of Population in Lawrence          

Median Age in Lawrence: 25.3 (Males in Lawrence: 25.1, Females in Lawrence: 25.7)

Lawrence Males Under 20: 13%     Lawrence Females Under 20: 14% Lawrence Males 20 to 40: 24%     Lawrence Females 20 to 40: 22% Lawrence Males 40 to 60: 9%     Lawrence Females 40 to 60: 10% Lawrence Males Over 60: 4%     Lawrence Females Over 60: 5%

Lawrence Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Lawrence Median Household Income: $ 34,669
Lawrence Median Value of Homes: $ 112,800

Reported crimes in the Lawrence area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 37
Robbery: 59
Aggravated assault: 266
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 446

Burglary: 810
Larceny-theft: 3,222
Motor vehicle theft: 173
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,139