Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 13,813 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 74th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,940 and has seen a growth of -18.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 12,235 adults, (2,779 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence County.
Female: 6,561 (43.6%)
Male: 8,470 (56.4%)
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 83.97% White, 6.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,621 | 83.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,226 | 8.16% |
| Black or African American | 932 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 176 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $45,868. Household income levels show a median of $55,324. The poverty rate stands at 14.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,290 | - |
| Families | $77,162 | $92,187 |
| Households | $55,324 | $79,188 |
| Non Families | $42,958 | $56,270 |
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