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Lawrence, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 24 miles W of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 85 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek area. There are 1,059 residents in Lawrence.
In Lawrence, about 52% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Lawrence.
Approximately 21% of Lawrence is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Lawrence.
Women are better represented than men in the village.
In 2000, Lawrence had a median family income of $38,672.
More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lawrence that were owner-occupied was 64%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Lawrence has going for it.
In Lawrence, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Comparing Lawrence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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