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Lawrenceville, Illinois
Lawrenceville, city, in Lawrence County, Illinois. Lawrenceville had 4,356 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,164 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,941 (±411). GEOID 1742405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,356
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,164 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,941 ±411
Median household income
$41,005
±$5,792 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$71,300
±$8,194 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$782
±$28 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Lawrenceville and what county is it in?
Lawrenceville is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 1,924 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lawrenceville lies entirely within Lawrence Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lawrenceville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,356 people lived in Lawrenceville on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 4,164 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,941 (±411).
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,941 ±411 | 15,031 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,619 ±182 | 5,472 | −337 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.29 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,966 ±191 | 6,407 | −243 |
Lawrenceville's population since 2000
From 4,745 in 2000 to 4,356 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lawrenceville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lawrenceville?
The median resident of Lawrenceville is 38.2 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.8%.
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±4.7 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±3.7 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±4.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 53.4% ±4.1 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5% ±5.6 pts | 83.8% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±5.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 28.3% ±7.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±5.5 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±5.1 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±5.4 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±4.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±3.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lawrenceville earn?
Half of Lawrenceville's 1,619 households earn less than $41,005 a year (±$5,792), against $55,324 in Lawrence County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $49,767 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,005 ±$5,792 | $55,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,272 ±$6,281 | $79,188 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,593 ±$3,326 | $31,637 | −$5,587 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±4.8 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.2% ±11.2 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.7% ±6.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±4.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±4.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lawrenceville?
Owners occupy 58.0% of Lawrenceville's occupied homes and renters 42.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $71,300 by its owner (±$8,194). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities, and 17.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $71,300 ±$8,194 | $99,100 | −$19,156 |
| Median gross rent | $782 ±$28 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.1% ±8.4 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $863 ±$78 | $1,056 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.0% ±8.5 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.0% ±8.5 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,966 ±191 | 6,407 | −243 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6% ±5.1 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% ±3.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.4% ±7.4 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±4.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lawrenceville building?
Builders took permits for 67 new housing units in Lawrenceville in 2025 (67 in single-family houses), 15.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lawrenceville work and get to work?
71.9% of Lawrenceville's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes.
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.0% ±8.2 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% ±6.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±8.9 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.9% ±5.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±6.9 pts | 8.4% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min ±4.1 | 20.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lawrenceville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lawrenceville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,833 (Tract 8811) to $50,804 (Tract 8810).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8811Lawrence County | 3,165 | $45,833 |
| Tract 8810Lawrence County | 1,913 | $50,804 |
| Tract 8807Lawrence County | 2,436 | $65,761 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lawrenceville) · Census block assignment files
How does Lawrenceville compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lawrenceville is the 5,291st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 357th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Lawrenceville ranks 1,362nd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 357th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 295th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,362nd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,338th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,347th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 1,013th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 196th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,139th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,026th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,300th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 339th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,172nd | 1,382 |
Lawrenceville's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Lawrenceville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lawrenceville?
16 of the 57 figures for Lawrenceville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lawrenceville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lawrenceville.