U.S. County · Profile

Lawrence County

14.8KTotal Population
40Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.12%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lawrence County has a population of 14,813 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lawrence County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.2%12,769
Black or African American8.0%1,185
Two or More Races4.3%637
Hispanic or Latino2.3%341
Some Other Race0.8%119
Asian0.4%59
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lawrence County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,811
25.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,393
20.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.7%
19.1% above national average
Median Age
40.9 years

Income & Poverty

$55,811Median Household Income
$30,393Per Capita Income
13.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,811$81,372
Families$74,847$94,906
Married-couple Families$74,847$83,829
Nonfamily Households$37,214$40,191

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lawrence County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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