Lawrence Township, Stark County, Ohio

Lawrence Township is a township in Stark County, Ohio. About 13,547 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.3 sq mi (88.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Lawrence Township in Ohio
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,547 ± 21
County
Stark County
School district
Northwest Local School District
Land area
34.3 sq mi (88.9 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$77,568 ± $9,023
Median home value
$196,600 ± $10,569
Water area
0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3915142168
Coordinates (central point)
40.867195, -81.599282

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Lawrence Township, largest first

  1. Canal Fulton (city)5,337 people
  2. North Lawrence (CDP)165 people

These places’ central points lie inside Lawrence Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Clinton (village)4.5 mi north
  2. Baughman Township, Wayne County5.3 mi west
  3. New Franklin (city)6.1 mi north
  4. Jackson Township6.3 mi east
  5. Tuscarawas Township6.4 mi south
  6. Chippewa Township, Wayne County7.6 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Lawrence Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Stark County, largest first

  1. Plain Township53,423 people
  2. Jackson Township43,306 people
  3. Lake Township30,348 people
  4. Perry Township28,233 people
  5. Canton Township12,357 people
  6. Nimishillen Township9,318 people
  7. Sugarcreek Township6,507 people
  8. Tuscarawas Township5,814 people
  9. Paris Township5,689 people
  10. Bethlehem Township5,508 people
  11. Osnaburg Township5,481 people
  12. Lexington Township4,927 people
All 16
  1. Washington Township4,436 people
  2. Marlboro Township4,257 people
  3. Pike Township3,828 people
  4. Sandy Township3,566 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Stark County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Lawrence Township

Longest day
15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:02 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:58 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
9:02 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:48 AM5:23 PM9 h 35 min
Feb 157:20 AM6:00 PM10 h 40 min
Mar 157:38 AM7:32 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:47 AM8:05 PM13 h 18 min
May 156:09 AM8:37 PM14 h 28 min
Jun 155:54 AM8:59 PM15 h 5 min
Jul 156:07 AM8:56 PM14 h 49 min
Aug 156:36 AM8:24 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 157:06 AM7:35 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:37 AM6:46 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 157:13 AM5:08 PM9 h 55 min
Dec 157:43 AM4:59 PM9 h 16 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Stark County or the local office.

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