Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 89,143. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east. Lawrence and Salem were the county seats of Essex County, until the state abolished county government in 1999. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley.
Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
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North Canal | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto(s): Industria (Latin) "Industry" | |
Location in Essex County, Massachusetts. | |
Lawrence Location in the United States Lawrence Lawrence (the United States) | |
| 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 |
| • Mayor | Brian De Peña |
| • City council | Jeovanny A. Rodrigueze (Council President) Stephany Infante (Vice-President, District E) Celina Reyes (at-large) Ana Levy (at-large) Fidelina Santiago (District A) Wendy Luzon (District B) Gregory Del Rosario (District C) Vivian Marmol (District D) Marc LaPlant (District F) |
| Area | |
| • 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) | |
| • 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 |
Manufacturing products of the city include electronic equipment, textiles, footwear, paper products, computers, and foodstuffs. Lawrence was the residence of the poet Robert Frost for his early school years; his essays and poems were first published in the Lawrence High School newspaper. Lawrence is also the birthplace of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1918, and singer Robert Goulet in 1933.