Lawrence township, Ohio
Lawrence township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lawrence township is a geographic entity located in Stark County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,626. The land area covers 34.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,626 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,777 | ±305 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,199 | ±300 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,777 | ±305 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 422 | ±189 |
| Median Home Value | $196,600 | ±$10,569 |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | ±$9,023 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,738 | ±$2,509 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,217 | ±450 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,050 | ±350 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,604 (2024)
ID: 186989
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
5828 MANCHESTER AVE NW, NORTH LAWRENCE OH 44666-9751
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GUS Population: 374,091 (2024)
ID: 172274
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: STARK COUNTY AUDITOR
110 CENTRAL PLZ S, SUITE 220, CANTON OH 44702-1416
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Massillon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Canton, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stark State College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, 44720 |
3304946170
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CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 154 MARKET ST. NE, CANAL FULTON, OH, 44614 |
(330) 854-4148
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Kent State University at Stark
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College | 8.5 mi away | 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, 44720-7599 |
3304999600
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JACKSON COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 7487 FULTON DRIVE NW, CANTON, OH, 44646 |
(330) 833-1010
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Portage Lakes Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 4401 Shriver Rd, Uniontown, OH, 44685 |
3308968200
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MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 208 LINCOLN WAY E., MASSILLON, OH, 44646 |
(330) 832-9831
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Ross College-Canton
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College | 9.0 mi away | 4300 Munson Street, NW, Canton, OH, 44718-3674 |
3304941214
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MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 208 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON, OH, 44646 |
(330) 832-9831
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University of Akron Wayne College
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College | 10.0 mi away | 1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 |
3306832010
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MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY BS2
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 208 E LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON, OH, 44646 |
(330) 832-9831
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AKRON CANTON RGNL AP, OH US, located 9.3 miles from Lawrence township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 20.3° | 27.9° | 2.92" | 13.4" |
| February | 38.6° | 21.9° | 30.2° | 2.44" | 12.0" |
| March | 48.4° | 29.4° | 38.9° | 3.23" | 7.6" |
| April | 61.8° | 39.8° | 50.8° | 3.86" | 1.7" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.4° | 61.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 59.4° | 69.9° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.3° | 63.4° | 73.9° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 61.9° | 72.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.9° | 54.9° | 65.4° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 44.0° | 53.7° | 3.34" | 0.3" |
| November | 50.7° | 34.2° | 42.5° | 3.08" | 3.3" |
| December | 39.9° | 26.1° | 33.0° | 2.89" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Fulton city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| North Lawrence CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Clinton village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| New Franklin city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Massillon city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Dalton village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915142168. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.