Lawrence, Massachusetts

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
Lawrence
Lawrence (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°42′25″N 71°09′49″W
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

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