Ohio

Lawrence

58,240
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Lawrence

Lawrence, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 3,499. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 58,240.

Its recorded population peaked at 63,849 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Northwest Territory — Battle of Dunmore's War Conclusion 1774, Morgan's Crossing at Portland, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202058,240
201062,450
200062,319
199061,834
198063,849
197056,868
196055,438
195049,115
194046,705
193044,541
192039,540
191039,488
190039,534
189039,556
188039,068
187031,380
186023,249
185015,246
18409,738
18305,367
18203,499
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lawrence

Military engagements that took place in Lawrence, Ohio.

Northwest Territory — Battle of Dunmore's War Conclusion 1774
1774
Morgan's Crossing at Portland
1863

Historic places in Lawrence

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence, Ohio.

Macedonia Church
Burlington
Norfolk And Western Railroad Depot
Ironton
Scottown Covered Bridge
Scottown
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Ironton
Downtown Ironton Historic District
Ironton
Olive Furnace
Pedro
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Frequently asked about Lawrence

When does Lawrence first appear in the US census?
Lawrence, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 3,499.
What is the population of Lawrence?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lawrence had a recorded population of 58,240.
When did Lawrence's population peak?
Lawrence's recorded population peaked at 63,849 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Lawrence?
2 documented military engagements took place in Lawrence, including Northwest Territory — Battle of Dunmore's War Conclusion 1774, Morgan's Crossing at Portland.
How many historic places are in Lawrence?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lawrence, Ohio.
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