Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is near the Merrimack River. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 89,143.^[2]

Lawrence, Massachusetts
City
North Canal
Flag Seal
Motto(s):  Industria (Latin) "Industry"
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Coordinates: 42°42′25″N 71°09′49″W
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex
Region	New England
Settled	1655
Incorporated	1847
Incorporated (city)	1853
Founded by	Essex Company
Named for	Abbott Lawrence
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area [1]
• Total	7.43 sq mi (19.24 km2)
• Land	6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2)
• Water	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	89,143
• Density	12,863.35/sq mi (4,966.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDST)
ZIP Codes	01840–01843
Area code	351/978
FIPS code	25-34550
Website	www.cityoflawrence.com