Economic Trends Report: Lawrence

Abstract

The following report is an objective look at several key economic trends occurring in Lawrence over the last few decades. We look at variables categorized under the following areas: population and housing, employment, income, taxes, and education.

Throughout the report, Lawrence’s performance is compared with the performance of Baldwin, Eudora, Lecompton, and Douglas County overall, as well as the state of Kansas in some occasions. It is by no means a comprehensive analysis of economic trends facing Lawrence but rather an overview of some key economic and demographic variables.