Lawrence, Nebraska
Village · Population 272 · #278 in Nebraska
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About Lawrence
Lawrence is a tiny community in southern Nebraska counting 272 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Lawrence is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 663 residents per square mile.
📰 Lawrence News Today
- Michigan Basketball in Contact With Nebraska Starter in the Transfer Portal Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
- Michigan in contact with Big Ten transfer that just got eligibility On3 · Aug 17
- Nebraska's hoped-for Jamarques Lawrence reunion could become an awkward homecoming Husker Corner · Aug 17
- Jamarques Lawrence is latest Nebraska player to deal with flu-like symptons Hastings Tribune · Jul 26
- Lawrence "Larry" R. Kaiser Roper and Sons · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lawrence Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Lawrence — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lawrence
- Liberty Cove Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lawrence
- LAWRENCE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
- LAWRENCE/NELSON ELEMENTARY SCH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)272
Rank in state#278 of 528
Land area0.41 sq mi
Density663/sq mi
Coordinates40.2902, -98.2597