[20] The township was named in honor of Captain James Lawrence—commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake and one of the naval heroes of the War of 1812—best known for his dying command of "Don't Give up the Ship".

[1][2] Cedarville (2010 population of 776[24]) and Centre Grove are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDP) located Lawrence Township.

[25] Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Jones Island, Lummis Mill, Lummistown and Sayres Neck.

[27][28][29] The 2010 United States census counted 3,290 people, 1,102 households, and 850 families in the township.

Of all households, 17.5% were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[38] As of the 2000 United States census[13] there were 2,721 people, 920 households, and 712 families residing in the township.

17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[48][49][50] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).

[52] For the 2024-2025 session, the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa (R, Vineland) and in the General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township).

[54] As of 2025[update], members of the Cumberland County Board of County Commissioners (with party affiliation, residence and term-end year listed in parentheses) are: Douglas A. Albrecht (R, Vineland, 2025),[55] Deputy Director Antonio Romero (R, Vineland, 2027),[56] Sandra Taylor (R, Downe Township; 2026),[57] Victoria Groetsch-Lods (R, Vineland, 2025),[58] Arthur Marchand (R, Hopewell Township, 2026),[59] James Sauro (R, Vineland, 2026)[60] and Robert A. Austino (D, Bridgeton, 2027).

[74][75] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 48.8% of the vote (613 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama, who received 48.3% (607 votes), with 1,256 ballots cast among the township's 1,894 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.3%.

[76] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 51.8% of the vote (586 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry, who received 45.7% (517 votes), with 1,131 ballots cast among the township's 1,683 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 67.2.

[96] County Route 553 is the most significant roadway serving Lawrence Township.

[97][98] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lawrence Township include: