Lawrence, Massachusetts
city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is near the Merrimack River. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 89,143.[2]
Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
|---|---|
 North Canal | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto(s): Industria (Latin) "Industry" | |
 Location in Essex County, Massachusetts. | |
  Lawrence Location in the United States  Lawrence Lawrence (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 42°42′25″N 71°09′49″W / 42.70694°N 71.16361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Region | New England |
| Settled | 1655 |
| Incorporated | 1847 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1853 |
| Founded by | Essex Company |
| Named for | Abbott Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.43 sq mi (19.24 km2) |
| • Land | 6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 89,143 |
| • Density | 12,863.35/sq mi (4,966.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDST) |
| ZIP Codes | 01840–01843 |
| Area code | 351/978 |
| FIPS code | 25-34550 |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Lawrence city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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