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Lawrenceville, VA


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Lawrenceville, Virginia

Lawrenceville, Virginia, in Brunswick county, is 56 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 81 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,275.

The People and Families of Lawrenceville

In Lawrenceville, about 25% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lawrenceville live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Lawrenceville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawrenceville had a median family income of $41,875. To its credit, the people in Lawrenceville value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lawrenceville ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lawrenceville Housing

About 60% of housing units in Lawrenceville are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Virginia.

Commuting

In Lawrenceville, 78% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Lawrenceville, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.

High Points

Lawrenceville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lawrenceville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lawrenceville Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lawrenceville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Lawrenceville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lawrenceville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lawrenceville, VA

Comparing Lawrenceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime32
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