Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Lawrence County
Lawrence County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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Country	United States ;
State	Pennsylvania
Founded	March 20, 1849
Seat	New Castle
Area
• Total	363 sq mi (940 km2)
• Land	358 sq mi (930 km2)
• Water	4.8 sq mi (12 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	86,070
• Density	240/sq mi (90/km2)
Website	www.co.lawrence.pa.us

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Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,070. The county seat and largest city is New Castle. The county was created on March 20, 1849, from parts of Beaver and Mercer counties.

History[edit | edit source]

Lawrence County was named after USS Lawrence, the flagship of Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. The county has a rich history tied to the early industrial era of the United States, particularly in the steel and iron industries.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 363 square miles (940 km²), of which 358 square miles (930 km²) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km²) (1.3%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Major highways[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 86,070 people, 35,000 households, and 22,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 240 people per square mile (93/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Education[edit | edit source]

Lawrence County is served by several public school districts, including:

The county is also home to Westminster College, a private liberal arts college located in New Wilmington.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Lawrence County has historically been based on manufacturing, particularly in the steel and iron industries. In recent years, the economy has diversified to include healthcare, education, and retail sectors.