Lawrence County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,031 | — | #2,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,324 | -26.4% | #2,455 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $99,100 | -64.8% | #2,999 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | -28.1% | #1,845 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.0% | #1,847 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lawrence County has a population of 15,031, making it the #2,161 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,324, ranking #2,455 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Lawrence County is $99,100 (-64.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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93.4% of residents in Lawrence County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois has a total population of 15,031, making it the 2,161st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lawrence County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,324, which ranks #2,455 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Lawrence County is $99,100, 64.8% below the national median. Renters in Lawrence County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lawrence County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
Lawrence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.2%).
All data for Lawrence County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.