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Lawrence County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Lawrenceville

Lawrence County's estimated 2025 population is 14,657 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 72nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,940 and has seen a growth of -13.48% since that time.

14,657
Total Population
39
Population Density (mi²)
72
Population Rank (State)
-78 -0.53%
Annual Population Growth

Lawrence County Population

Lawrence County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 85.33% White, 6.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,91785.33%
Black or African American1,0206.74%
Two or more races9596.34%
Other race1330.88%
Asian740.49%
Native American340.22%

Lawrence County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence County's average per capita income is $41,987. Household income levels show a median of $53,438. The poverty rate stands at 14.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,906-
Families$74,741$89,801
Households$53,438$78,332
Non Families$40,941$59,627

$41,987

Average Income

$53,438

Median Household Income

14.69%

Poverty Rate