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Lawrence

Illinois · 358 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Lawrence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,862. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $423,500. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

358
+68%since 2023
from 213 in 2023
2020 – 2024
973 / sq mi
+68%since 2023
from 579 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.9
−21%since 2023
from 31.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
14620426231937720202024Lawrence
2024358
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,862
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,205 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$26,096
−50%since 2023
from $52,623 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−49.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.526
+13%since 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$423,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $218,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
63.4%
+52.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
9.0
+289%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.6%(217)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(214)
60
+560%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
40.4%
−51.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.3 min
+18%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
84.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
44.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
27.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
37.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
39.4%
−56.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
60.6%
+56.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence, Illinois?

Lawrence, Illinois has about 358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Illinois?

The typical household in Lawrence, Illinois earns about $46,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence, Illinois expensive?

In Lawrence, Illinois, the median home is worth about $423,500.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence, Illinois?

About 9.2% of people in Lawrence, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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