Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

county in Pennsylvania, United States

Lawrence County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,070.[1] Its county seat is New Castle.[2]

Lawrence County
Lawrence County Courthouse in New Castle
Lawrence County Courthouse in New Castle
Flag of Lawrence County
Official seal of Lawrence County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Lawrence County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°59′N 80°20′W / 40.99°N 80.33°W / 40.99; -80.33
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedMarch 20, 1849
Named forUSS Lawrence
SeatNew Castle
Largest cityNew Castle
Area
 • Total363 sq mi (940 km2)
 • Land358 sq mi (930 km2)
 • Water4.5 sq mi (12 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total86,070
 • Density240/sq mi (90/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district16th
Websitelawrencecountypa.gov

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.