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
North Canal
Flag of Lawrence, Massachusetts
Official seal of Lawrence, Massachusetts
Motto(s): 
Industria (Latin)
"Industry"
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Lawrence is located in Massachusetts
Lawrence
Lawrence
Location in the United States
Lawrence is located in the United States
Lawrence
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Lawrence (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°42′25″N 71°09′49″W / 42.70694°N 71.16361°W / 42.70694; -71.16361
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
RegionNew England
Settled1655
Incorporated1847
Incorporated (city)1853
Founded byEssex Company
Named forAbbott Lawrence
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
 • Total7.43 sq mi (19.24 km2)
 • Land6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2)
 • Water0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 • Total89,143
 • Density12,863.35/sq mi (4,966.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDST)
ZIP Codes
01840–01843
Area code351/978
FIPS code25-34550
Websitewww.cityoflawrence.com

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Lawrence city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.