Lawrence Chamber of Commerce646 Vermont Street, Suite 200Lawrence, Kansas 66044785.865.4411

Lawrence, KansasDemographic & Statistical Profile

Executive SummaryLawrence, KansasMore than 110,000 people call this unique place “home.” They enjoy the lifestyle, the educational assets, a thriving arts and culture scene and the charm of a small, Midwestern community with easy access to the dynamic metropolitan area of Kansas City, just 30 minutes to our east. In Lawrence, there is literally something for everyone. At the Lawrence Chamber, we are dedicated to building this region’s economy by facilitating the creation of quality jobs and investment. Call us and we will help your business and family become part of this special place.

National Recognition for Lawrence and Douglas County

A “Top 10 College Town 2012”- livability.com

A “Best Place to Retire”- Money Magazine (2012)

Top Ten Best College Towns - Parents & Colleges (2012)

One of the “25 Best Cities (Small Metros) for College Grads”- The Daily Beast (2012)

Massachusetts Street (Downtown) designated one of the “Top 10 Great Streets”- American Planning Association (2010)

Top 10 College Town - American Institute for Economic Research (2010)

One of the country’s most bike-friendly towns - The League of American Cyclists (2005)

One of the “Dozen Most Distinctive Destinations”- The National Trust for Historic Preservation (2010)

The KU School of Pharmacy ranked No. 2 in the nation in NIH funding - American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (2011)

Well-Known Companies Operating in Lawrence and Douglas County

Hallmark (manufacturing)

K-Mart (distribution and logistics)

Del Monte Foods (manufacturing)

Garmin (research and development)

Golf Course Superintendents of America (trade association headquarters)

Population

Current Douglas County Population: 112,211Current Lawrence Population: 92,278Estimated Population Change (2011-2016): 5.3%

Workforce

Lawrence, Kansas Labor Basin’s Civilian Labor Force: 531,316

Employment

Current Unemployment Rate for Lawrence MSA: 4.7%(October 2012)

Population for Douglas County120,000

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Source: U.S Bureau of the Census

Researcher at a Local Bioengineering Firm

Income and Wage Rates

Lawrence Metro Area Per Capita Income: $33,379Lawrence Metro Area Average Wage Per Job: $32,828

Major Employers

Company Description Number of Employees

The University of Kansas Education 9,881

Lawrence Public Schools Education 1,650

City of Lawrence Government 1,455

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medical 1,322

General Dynamics Information Services 1,100

Berry Plastics Plastics Manufacturer 739

Hallmark Cards, Inc. Greeting Card Manufacturer 525

Baker University Education 496

Amarr Garage Doors Garage Door Manufacturer 461

Douglas County Government 435

The Olivia Collection Hospitality 320

K-Mart Distribution Center Distribution Center 320

DCCCA Not for profit 295

Allen Press Printing Services 275

Community Living Opportunities Not for profit 263

Haskell Indian Nations University Education 250

Cottonwood, Incorporated Manufacturer 240

Eudora School District Education 232

Lawrence Paper Company Packaging Manufacturer 209

The World Company Media 200

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Not for profit 179

Westar Energy Utility 170

ICL Performance Products LP Chemical Manufacturer 161

HP Pelzer Automotive Carpets Manufacturer 160

Del Monte Foods Pet Food Manufacturer 160

Schlumberger Manufacturer 150

SurePoint Medical Bioscience 107

Kinedyne Cargo Control Manufacturer 93

PROSOCO Specialty Cleaner Manufacturer 92

Golf Course Superintendents Corporate Headquarters 85Association of America

Housing

Colleges and Universities, Enrollment

University of Kansas: 27,939Baker University: 3,535Haskell Indian Nations University: 826 *Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

Schools

11,000 students enrolled in Pre-K thru 12• 14 elementary schools (K-5)• 4 Middle Schools (6-8)• 2 High Schools (9-12)99.4 percent of the available labor in the Lawrence Labor Basin has at least a high school diploma

Kansas City International Airport

Located 45 Minutes East of Lawrence

Airline Connections Flights DailyDelta Atlanta 7Delta Boston 2Southwest Chicago-Midway 10United Chicago-O’Hare 8American Dallas/ Ft. Worth 8Frontier Denver 5Delta Detroit 4Southwest Las Vegas 4Southwest Los Angeles 2Delta New York-LaGuardia 4US Airways Phoenix 3Air Canada Toronto 1US Airways Washington-Reagan 2

Transportation

Distance to Lawrence

City Miles Days by RailKansas City 40 <1St. Louis 286 1Oklahoma City 316 2Dallas 518 2Chicago 548 1Denver 567 1Atlanta 839 2

Los Angeles 1,582 2

Airport Municipal

Lawrence AirportCity-owned and operated and averages more than 100 daily flight operations of single-engine, twin-engine and business jets.

The combination of a 5,700 foot runway and Class I Instrument Landing System make it an outstanding all-weather airport for business or pleasure.

Aerial View of The University of Kansas

Economic Output

Taxes

Income Tax

Effective Tax Year 2013, certain Kansas businesses will enjoy significant tax relief. Kansas passed a business income tax exemption which eliminates certain non-wage business income for Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, Limited Liability Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships and Subchapter-S Corporations that have elected at the federal level to be taxed as a pass-through entity.

Kansas Income Tax: Married individuals filing joint returns are taxed 3 percent of Kansas taxable income not over $30,000. Taxable income over $30,000 is taxed $900 plus 4.9 percent of excess over $30,000. All other individuals are required to pay 3 percent of Kansas taxable income not more than $15,000 or $450 plus 4.9 percent of excess over $15,000.

Kansas Corporate Income Tax: For corporations whose business is solely within state boundaries, the tax is 4 percent of net income. In addition, net income in excess of $50,000 is subject to a 3 percent surtax. For those corporations with business income both inside and outside the state, the net income attributed to the Kansas operation is based upon the percentage of the corporation’s business located in Kansas. A business’ tax obligation is determined by a three-factor formula using the proportion of sales, property and payroll in Kansas compared to total sales, property and payroll.

Sales Tax

State Tax 6.30%County Taxes 1.00%City Taxes 1.55%Total Tax Rate 8.85%

Property Tax

City of Lawrence 26.697 MillsDouglas County 35.748 MillsState of Kansas 1.500 MillsUSD #497 59.646 MillsTotals 123.590 Mills

Tax Assessment Rates

Industrial/Commercial 25%of assessed valueMachinery/Equipment 25% of assessed valueResidential Property 11.5% of assessed value

Utilities & Telecommunications

Electricty is provided by Westar Energy

Natural Gas provided by Black Hills Energy and Atmos Energy

Sewer and water are provided by the City of Lawrence

Telecommunications are provided by AT&T and WOW!

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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce646 Vermont Street, Suite 200Lawrence, Kansas 66044785.865.4411