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Lawrence, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,236 |
| • Density | 3,121.21/sq mi (1,205.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15055
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-41968 |
Lawrence is a census-designated place located in Cecil Township, Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is a Pittsburgh suburb located in northern Washington County near the Allegheny County line. As of the 2010 census the population was 540 residents.
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,236 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
History
Lawrence was mostly built as a miner's village for the Montour #4 Mine, which opened in 1914. Montour #4 closed in 1980 after flooding.
Economy
Black Box Corporation is based in Lawrence.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrence (Pensilvania) para niños
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