Poverty Rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, an estimated 16,901 of 87,012 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 19.4%.
- How many people in Lawrence, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, an estimated 16,901 of 87,012 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 86.54% higher than the Massachusetts average. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, an estimated 19.4% of 87,012 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 53.97% higher than the US average. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, an estimated 19.4% of 87,012 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
27.6% of 19 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
22.6% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
29.8% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
27.6% of 19 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
11.7% of 59 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
9.3% of 24 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
13.4% of 34 thousand people
60 years and over
23.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
23.3% of 15 thousand people
65 years and over
27.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
27.8% of 10 thousand people
White
18.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
18.6% of 16 thousand people
Some other race
16.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
16.9% of 55 thousand people
Two or more races
14.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
14.1% of 13 thousand people
Hispanic
16.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
16.1% of 72 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
20.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
20.9% of 11 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
14.4% of 58 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
20.1% of 17 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
14.7% of 22 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
12.2% of 11 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
5.6% of 9 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
3.7% of 48 thousand people
Employed
2.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
2.6% of 46 thousand people
Male
1.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
1.6% of 23 thousand people
Female
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
3.6% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
24.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
24.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
12.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
12.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
36.5% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
14% of 70 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
0.4% of 34 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
9.5% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
39.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
39.1% of 21 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24% Poverty Rate for single people in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
24% of 19 thousand people
Male
11.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
11.9% of 9 thousand people
Female
35.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
35.6% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
18.8% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
8.4% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
12.1% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
13.9% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
38.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
38.1% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
42.6% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
42% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
42% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
0% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
7.4% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
72.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
72.3% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lawrence, Massachusetts
2023
16.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Essex County
- Amesbury Town, Massachusetts 8.2% of 16,968 people.
- Andover, Massachusetts 7.3% of 8,189 people.
- Beverly, Massachusetts 10.5% of 39,160 people.
- Boxford, Massachusetts 2.4% of 2,714 people.
- Danvers, Massachusetts 4.3% of 27,333 people.