Poverty Rate in Lawrence, Kansas
In Lawrence, Kansas, an estimated 16,489 of 87,598 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 18.8%.
- How many people in Lawrence, Kansas live in poverty?
In Lawrence, Kansas, an estimated 16,489 of 87,598 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 60.68% higher than the Kansas average. In Lawrence, Kansas, an estimated 18.8% of 87,598 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 11.7% of 2,854,624 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 46.88% higher than the US average. In Lawrence, Kansas, an estimated 18.8% of 87,598 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.7% of 89 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
10.4% of 15 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
22.8% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
5.9% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
10.4% of 15 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
23.5% of 61 thousand people
18 to 34 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
32.9% of 36 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
10.4% of 25 thousand people
60 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
7.2% of 16 thousand people
65 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
5.7% of 13 thousand people
- Gender
Male
20.3% Poverty Rate for men in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
20.3% of 44 thousand people
Female
17.2% Poverty Rate for women in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
17.2% of 45 thousand people
- Race
White
18.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.3% of 69 thousand people
Two or more races
16.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
16.6% of 11 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.5% of 67 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
10.7% of 54 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
29.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
14.1% of 9 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
15.8% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
5.6% of 28 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
18.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.1% of 58 thousand people
Employed
15.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
15.8% of 55 thousand people
Male
15.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
15.2% of 28 thousand people
Female
16.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
16.4% of 26 thousand people
Unemployed
61% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
61% of 3 thousand people
Male
59.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
59.4% of 1 thousand people
Female
62.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
62.5% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
20% of 75 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
4.4% of 34 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
39.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
39.4% of 25 thousand people
Did not work
23% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
23% of 16 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
35.7% of 35 thousand people
Male
39.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
39.4% of 17 thousand people
Female
32.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
32.2% of 18 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
54.6% of 16 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
19.2% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.9% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
30.5% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
21.1% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
20.2% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
8.1% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
7.6% of 15 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
59.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
59.4% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
47% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
47% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lawrence, Kansas
2022
18.6%