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Lawrence township

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
41.9
State:
Illinois

Lawrence township is located in Lawrence County, Illinois. Lawrence township has a 2026 population of 6,203. Lawrence township is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,193 in 2020.

The median household income in Lawrence township is $50,291 with a poverty rate of 14.93%. The median age in Lawrence township is 40.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males.

6.2K
Total Population
148
Density (mi²)
11 0.18%
Growth

Lawrence township Population

Lawrence township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,203110.18%
20256,192110.18%
20246,181110.18%
20236,170300.49%
20226,140-88-1.41%
20216,228350.57%
20206,19300%
20196,348-29-0.45%
20186,377-58-0.9%
20176,435-31-0.48%
20166,466-37-0.57%
20156,50380.12%
20146,495-34-0.52%
20136,529-4-0.06%
20126,533-65-0.99%
20116,598771.18%
20106,621140.21%

Median Age

Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 38.6 years

Lawrence township Adults

There are 5,028 adults, (1,433 of whom are seniors) in Lawrence township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,119 (50.6%)
Male: 3,047 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lawrence township includes 88.55% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,46088.55%
Two or more races4697.61%
Black or African American1662.69%
Asian550.89%
Other race120.19%
Native American40.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race60.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,46088.55%
Two or more races4697.61%
Black or African American1662.69%
Asian550.89%
Other race60.1%
Native American40.06%

Lawrence township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lawrence township 's average per capita income is $43,132. Household income levels show a median of $50,291. The poverty rate stands at 14.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,859-
Families$65,078$80,374
Households$50,291$66,341
Non Families$35,060$44,078

$43,132

Average Income

$50,291

Median Household Income

14.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)