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Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois. Lawrence County had 13,790 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 14 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 17101.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,790
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,280 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,031
Median household income
$55,324
±$4,940 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$99,100
±$9,803 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$836
±$59 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Lawrence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,280 residents in Lawrence County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,790 for July 1, 2025, down 9.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,031 over 372 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,031 | 12,694,798 | −1,002 |
| Households | 5,472±164 | 5,036,449 | −834 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.46 | +0.32 |
| Housing units | 6,407±52 | 5,457,452 | −722 |
Lawrence County's population since 2000
From 15,452 in 2000 to 13,790 in 2025: down 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County holds 14 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Lawrence Township with 6,190 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lawrence Township | 6,171 | $50,291 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 4,164 | $41,005 |
| Christy Township | 3,120 | $75,417 |
| Sumner | 2,631 | $55,625 |
| Bridgeport Township | 2,331 | $51,696 |
| Bridgeport | 1,800 | $53,036 |
| Denison Township | 1,344 | $70,833 |
| Petty TownshipGEOID 1710159377 | 656 | $46,364 |
| St. Francisville | 568 | $70,833 |
| Bond TownshipGEOID 1710107198 | 560 | $106,579 |
| Lukin TownshipGEOID 1710145200 | 423 | not published |
| Russell TownshipGEOID 1710166378 | 397 | $78,750 |
| Allison TownshipGEOID 1710100906 | 278 | $54,195 |
| RussellvilleGEOID 1766404 | 98 | $47,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lawrence County?
The median resident of Lawrence County is 40.7 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.3%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.4 | 39.0 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 18.8% | −1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8%±0.6 pts | 58.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2%±0.9 pts | 13.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2%±3.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±2.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0%±2.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9%±2.2 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Lawrence County earn?
Half of Lawrence County's 5,472 households earn less than $55,324 a year (±$4,940), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $57,395 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,324±$4,940 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,188±$6,120 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,637±$2,292 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±3.4 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±6.5 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±2.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Lawrence County?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Lawrence County's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,100 by its owner (±$9,803). The median renter pays $836 a month including utilities, and 14.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,100±$9,803 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $836±$59 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.8%±5.1 pts | 39.0% | −10.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,056±$82 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8%±4.4 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,407±52 | 5,457,452 | −722 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±3.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3%±4.0 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.7%±3.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.3%±3.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 Lawrence County building?
Builders took permits for 67 new housing units across Lawrence County in 2025 (67 single-family), 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lawrence County get to work?
76.1% of Lawrence County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Lawrence County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±2.5 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±2.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±4.3 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±2.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min±2.2 | 27.8 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 are Lawrence County's census tracts?
Lawrence County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,833 (Tract 8811) to $74,676 (Tract 8808).
| Tract 880717101880700 | 2,436±365 | $65,761 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 880817101880800 | 5,155±306 | $74,676 |
| Tract 880917101880900 | 2,362±288 | $52,833 |
| Tract 881017101881000 | 1,913±285 | $50,804 |
| Tract 881117101881100 | 3,165±313 | $45,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lawrence County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 72nd of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 101st of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 102 |
| Median household income | 95th of 102 |
| Median home value | 91st of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th of 102 |
| Median age | 72nd of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Lawrence County 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' school search.