Economy & Jobs — Lawrence, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,009 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,946 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 57,339 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.7% |
| Arts Food | 13.7% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 111 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 91 |
| Real Estate Offices | 50 |
| Insurance Agencies | 50 |
| Dental Offices | 48 |
| Law Offices | 44 |
| Beauty Salons | 43 |
| Commercial Banks | 41 |
| Coffee Shops | 36 |
| Bars | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Liquor Stores | 23 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
