The Population of Douglas County, Kansas

The 2010 U.S. Census showed that Douglas County’s population had grown by 10.9 percent to 110,826.
 
The Population of Lawrence, Kansas

The 2010 U.S. Census showed that the population of Lawrence, KS stood at 87,643, an increase of 9.4 for the decade. Both of those figures were well above the state’s overall population growth of 6.1 percent.

Lawrence, Kansas has a thriving downtown shopping district that allows residents and visitors to enjoy dining and music venues in addition to a wide variety of retail shopping.  Downtown Lawrence is also growing with respect to homes with some condo and apartment buildings being adapted to allow those who love downtown Lawrence to live, work and play there.

Lawrence, Kansas has a wonderful variety of homes and places to live including single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, condominiums (condos), and apartments.  Lawrence has a spread from homes well over 100 years old to plenty of new construction and everything in between.  Lawrence has maintenance provided and gated communities as well as some neighborhoods that provide lawn care and snow removal only.  There are also plently of neighborhoods without homeowners associations that allow you to mow and care for your own lawn and home.  There is something for everyone in Lawrence, Kansas. 

From gingerbread decorations to butterfly roofs, Lawrence's tree-shaded residential real estate areas tender an array of housing. Neighborhoods near downtown contain a trove of 19th century Romantic revival and High Victorian Italianate, Gothic and Victorian Queen Anne styles.

For its student population, Lawrence offers a variety of duplexes, triplexes, condominiums and apartment complexes. The city's reputation as a good retirement site has spurred three new retirement projects.

Of particular note is charming Old West Lawrence real estate. First to be designated a Kansas historical district, it is still the state's finest example of an architecturally intact historic neighborhood.

Drive along any radius from downtown and you'll pass a display of traditional houses - bungalows, Cape Cod cottages, ranch homes and prairie and California styles.

With The University of Kansas centered in the middle of Lawrence, the town has wonderful entertainment venues including The Lied Center that often brings in traveling Broadway shows, musicals, and many talented musicians.  Of course, sports fans know that The University of Kansas has many sporting events to watch including the top ranked Kansas Basketball team and the exciting football Saturdays!  Many people move to Lawrence or even buy a second home or condo in Lawrence in order to have convenient access to the excitement of The University of Kansas events.

With a fine school of architecture in the city's backyard, builders have been encouraged to experiment with solar- and ground-heated homes.  A wide variety of homes are available in Lawrence, Kansas.

Dominating Lawrence's west side is a 3,000-acre tract known as Alvamar that is populated by townhouses, condominiums and palatial homes - even a 36-hole golf course. Another 18-hole course called Eagle Bend is next to Clinton Lake.

Another wonderful golf course is available to members of Lawrence Country Club.  Established in 1914, Lawrence Country Club is both the oldest and now newest golf course in Lawrence due to an extensive re-build of the course in 2006.  Lawrence Country Club is the only full-service member owned country club in the Lawrence, KS area providing golf, social, dining, tennis, and a fantastic swimming pool.  The renovated golf course at Lawrence Country Club was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top five renovated golf courses in the Midwest region.

Lawrence is one of the most beautiful towns in America with rolling hills, beautiful trees, flowering landscapes and people who take pride in their town and in their homes.  The University of Kansas is often called "The Hill" sits it rest high upon an area called Mount Oread.  Several buildings on campus are the highest points in Lawrence and can be seen from many miles around.

The City of Lawrence has made a wonderful effort to construct many biking, walking, and jogging trails in order to connect many areas of the city for these alternative methods of travel and helps encourage Lawrence residents to enjoy the areas and get some extra exercise.

Lawrence also has the "T", an extensive bus system that allows local residence to travel about anywhere in Lawrence to work, shopping or play.

Lawrence is a wonderful place to live and has something for everyone.  Call a Realtor at Realty Executives - Hedges Real Estate for assistance in learning more about Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.