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For more information check out the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts
Population:
46,001
Size:
20 square miles
Lawrence Parks:
9 (Lawrence Parks)
Schools:
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township – serves 16,000 students, 7th largest district in Indiana. https://www.ltschools.org/
Landmarks:
Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, located in the 1,700-acre Fort Harrison State Park.
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Homes:
$130,800, above state average
Home Ownership Rate:
74.7%, above state average
Median Household income:
$57,550 - 20% higher than state average.
Residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher
30% - 8% higher than the state average.
Largest Employers:
DFAS
Lawrence Business and Economic Development Assistance:
Lawrence Department of Economic Development
Fort Benjamin Harrison Reuse Authority
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Pendleton Pike Redevelopment Commission
Lawrence Community Development Corporation
Variety of eating experiences:
14 locally owned ethnic restaurants populate our City’s International District along Pendleton Pike. 8 ethnic grocery stores and bakeries serve our community.
Lawrence Churches:
17 Churches lie in the City of Lawrence many of them serve a strong ethnic population, such as St Lawrence Catholic Church with its strong Hispanic membership, and Korean Methodist Church serving the Korean population. (Lawrence Churches)
Soccer Complex:
Featured in USA Today, 21 fields provides a recreational outlet for citizens of the world who view “football” as the only sport. Lawrence parks
Indy Greenways:
Indianapolis Greenways in 2007 will complete the Upper Fall Creek Loop trail, near 79th & Fall Creek Blvd., to be completely handicap accessible including fishing docks. http://www.indygreenways.org/
Fort Harrison YMCA:
A 12,000 member YMCA offers “membership for all” and is dedicated to the well being of all our citizens taking into account their income levels.
Fort Harrison YMCA
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