Lawrence, MA Employment

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27%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
59%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLawrenceMassachusettsNational
Income per capita$21,655$38,069$29,829
Median household income$45,045$70,954$55,322
Median income owner occupied$78,869$95,052$70,586
Median income renter occupied$36,148$39,116$35,192
Median earnings male$31,423$45,946$36,919
Median earnings female$25,257$32,028$26,250
Unemployment rate7.4%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level21.0%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Lawrence is 27% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Lawrence is 19% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 59% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Lawrence is 39% higher than the national average

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      $30,026 $45,045 $90,090
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      $47,297 $70,954 $141,908
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Lawrence median earnings by income bracket

      Lawrence employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.7%9.7%
      Manufacturing sector17.9%17.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.2%2.2%
      Wholesale & retail services16.0%16.0%
      Public administration3.0%3.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.2%9.2%
      Education, health & social services8.7%8.7%
      Other31.2%31.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Boxford, MA2,925$222,153301.6%
      Lynnfield, MA12,968$145,594163.2%
      Topsfield, MA3,046$139,077151.4%
      Wilmington, MA23,390$133,873142.0%
      Reading, MA25,236$131,515137.7%
      Lawrence, MA80,022$45,04518.6%

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      Lawrence, MA80,022$45,04518.6%
      Source: The Lawrence, MA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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