Lawrence's Population Dip: Housing Slump & Domestic Moves
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Douglas County, home to Lawrence, experienced a population decline for the first time as an urban area in Kansas, with a drop of nineteen people, or 0.02%, bringing the total to 120,920 from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. This slowdown contrasts with booming neighbors like Johnson County, which added over 6,000 residents, and Shawnee, which gained nearly 400. The decline aligns with Lawrences record low in single-family home building permits, with just 36 issued in 2025, down from 57 the previous year. Despite the University of Kansas seeing record enrollment, the housing slump couldnt be offset. International migration and births outpacing deaths contributed to population growth, but domestic moves resulted in 729 more U.S. residents leaving than arriving, the second-worst in Kansas. Statewide trends show slower growth overall, reflecting national patterns, with Douglas County highlighting retention struggles amid housing woes.
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