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Lawrence

Illinois · 220 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Lawrence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,977. Population has grown 33% since 2021. Median home value is $126,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

220
+33%vs 2021
vs 165 in 2021
2020 – 2024
598 / sq mi
+33%vs 2021
vs 448 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
39.8
−25%vs 2021
vs 53.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
14620426231937720202024Lawrence
2024358
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,977
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $102,596 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$52,981
−23%vs 2021
vs $68,871 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$126,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $124,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
87.6%
−12.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
12.4% rent
1.3
+5%vs 2021
vs 1.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.3%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(159)
Black2.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(42)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(104)
47
+95%vs 2021
vs 24 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+33%vs 2021
vs 22.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
93.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 93.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
78.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
39.0%
−15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.4% in 2021
40.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Lawrence, Illinois?

Lawrence, Illinois has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence, Illinois?

The typical household in Lawrence, Illinois earns about $98,977 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 $126,000.

How educated are people in Lawrence, Illinois?

About 29.5% 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 0.0% 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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