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More about LawrenceLawrence is a city located in Douglas County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,098. Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County, and is the home of the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Lawrence is located in northeast Kansas, on the Kansas River, and southwest of Kansas City. The city was founded in 1851 for the New England Emigrant Aid Company by Charles Robinson, and named after Amos Adams Lawrence, the son of famed philanthropist Amos Lawrence. In the Civil War era, Lawrence was a center of anti-slavery sentiment. On May 21, 1856, a pro-slavery posse led by Sheriff Samuel J. Jones burned the Free-State Hotel, destroyed the equipment of two anti-slavery newspapers, and looted several other businesses. No loss of life was recorded (see Sacking of Lawrence). On August 21, 1863, however, pro-slavery forces led by William Quantrill burned most of the homes and businesses in Lawrence, and killed 150-200 of the men they found in Lawrence (see Lawrence Massacre). The University of Kansas was founded in Lawrence in 1866, by the citizens of Lawrence, under a charter granted by the Kansas Legislature, with the donation of 40 acres (160,000 mÂ²) of land on Mount Oread by former Kansas Governor Charles Robinson and his wife Sara and small monetary gift from Amos Adams Lawrence. As a college town, Lawrence is known for its liberal philosophy and unique culture. Lawrence has two public high schools: Lawrence High School and Free State High School. The athletic teams of the former are nicknamed the Chesty Lions, and those of the latter are nicknamed the Firebirds. Private high schools include Bishop Seabury Academy, which is affiliated with the Episcopal Church, and the non-denominational Veritas Christian School. Off of Clinton Parkway, is also a lesser known Episcopalian school. This high-end private school-- Bishop Searbury Academy-- has a population of 136 students and great academics. It is also conviently located near Raintree, which is the local middle school. Both schools have stellar sports teams and prestigious academics. Lawrences sister cities are Eutin, Germany, Hiratsuka, Japan, and El Papaturro, El Salvador. Lawrence Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 80,098 people, 31,388 households, and 15,725 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,100.2/kmÂ² (2,849.4/miÂ²). There are 32,761 housing units at an average density of 450.0/kmÂ² (1,165.4/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.80% White, 5.09% African American, 2.93% Native American, 3.78% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. 3.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 31,388 households out of which 25.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.9% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.93. In the city the population is spread out with 18.6% under the age of 18, 30.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $34,669, and the median income for a family is $51,545. Males have a median income of $33,481 versus $27,436 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,378. 18.9% of the population and 7.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 81. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 62. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs around 84. North winds around 5 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Thursday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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