Lawrence County, Illinois

Total Population: 15,137

County Seat: Lawrenceville

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Median Home Value

$95,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,438

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.7%
Two or More Races5.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

18.2%

Male

56.1%

Female

43.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

7.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,438

Mean Household Income

$78,332

Per Capita Income

$30,702

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$95,500

Median Rent

$810/mo

Total Housing Units

6,358

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Married Couple Households

45.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

88.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17101.