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Lawrence County

Illinois · 15,280 residents · 372.179 sq mi
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Lawrence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
15,280
−1%since 2000
from 15,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,087
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,233
+54%since 2000
from $17,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(15,053)
Black0.8%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(137)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(679)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(12,777)
Black9.1%(1,393)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(514)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other2.9%(436)
Diversity Score35.1%(5,367)
Segregation Score42.4%(6,486)
Diversity Score
35
+699%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, Illinois?

Lawrence County, Illinois has about 15,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawrence County, Illinois?

The typical household in Lawrence County, Illinois earns about $53,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, Illinois expensive?

In Lawrence County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, Illinois?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawrence County, Illinois?

About 13.6% of people in Lawrence County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 692 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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