North Lawrence, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 165, North Lawrence's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Lawrence is a small community located in Ohio, within Stark County. The total population is 165. It ranks as the 1151st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Lawrence is 55.3 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 4.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Lawrence is $76,667. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in North Lawrence. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in North Lawrence, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $142,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, North Lawrence is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Lawrence is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.4% vs 4.8%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Lawrence, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.