State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,040.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.18%
Growth Since 2010
1.54%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lawrenceville, Illinois Population 2021
4,415
Lawrenceville is a city located in Lawrence County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. With a 2020 population of 4,415, it is the 351st largest city in Illinois and the 5125th largest city in the United States . Lawrenceville is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,348 in 2010. Lawrenceville reached it's highest population of 6,328 in 1950. Spanning over 2 miles, Lawrenceville has a population density of 2,041 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lawrenceville is $54,842 with a poverty rate of 25.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $691 per month, and the median house value is $73,500. The median age in Lawrenceville is 42.8 years, 41.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Lawrenceville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceville was:
- White: 93.18%
- Native American: 1.51%
- Asian: 1.42%
- Other race: 1.42%
- Two or more races: 1.42%
- Black or African American: 1.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lawrenceville, Illinois is 4,415 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,391.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,348.
Lawrenceville, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,881 | 93.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 1.42% |
| Some Other Race | 59 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 1.06% |
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Lawrenceville Population by Race
Lawrenceville Population Pyramid $2021
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Lawrenceville Population by Age
Lawrenceville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,956 | 2.06 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 838 | 1.15 | 55.6 |
| Married | 830 | 2.69 | 78.6 |
| Female | 218 | 3.01 | 46.8 |
| Male | 70 | 2.49 | 71.4 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
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Lawrenceville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 5.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 977 | 32.74% |
| Some College | 657 | 22.02% |
| Associates Degree | 469 | 15.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 325 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 164 | 5.50% |
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Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,722 | 2,373 | 444 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 34 | |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Other Race | 42 | 12 | |
| Black | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,557
Average Earnings
$41,734
Average Male
$26,354
Average Female
Lawrenceville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lawrenceville Language by Age
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Lawrenceville Language
93.52% of Lawrenceville residents speak only English, while 6.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
Lawrenceville Language
Lawrenceville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,662 | 843 | 23.02% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 65 | 61.90% |
| Native | 63 | 63 | 100.00% |
| Other | 59 | 47 | 79.66% |
| Black | 40 | 22 | 55.00% |
| Multiple | 59 | 21 | 35.59% |
25.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.11%
Male Poverty Rate
26.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrenceville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is White, with 23.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.62%.
Lawrenceville Poverty
Lawrenceville Poverty Rate by Education
Lawrenceville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrenceville Married by Age and Sex
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Lawrenceville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lawrenceville Marital Status by Race
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Lawrenceville Marital Status
Lawrenceville Veterans by War
Lawrenceville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 6.58% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 40.68% |
| Black | 6 | 27.27% |
Lawrenceville Veterans by Race
Lawrenceville Veterans by Education
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10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lawrenceville Veterans by Education
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54.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Lawrenceville Employment by Age
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Lawrenceville Employment by Race
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Lawrenceville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.05%
Native Born
2.95%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.05% of Lawrenceville residents were born in the United States, with 49.29% having been born in Illinois. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Lawrenceville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,415 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 4,407 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 4,399 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 4,391 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,407 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,408 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 4,406 | 28 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 4,378 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 4,381 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 4,361 | -49 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 4,410 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 4,429 | -316 | -0.69% |
| 2000 | 4,745 | -152 | -0.31% |
| 1990 | 4,897 | -755 | -1.42% |
| 1980 | 5,652 | -211 | -0.37% |
| 1970 | 5,863 | 371 | 0.66% |
| 1960 | 5,492 | -836 | -1.41% |
| 1950 | 6,328 | 115 | 0.18% |
| 1940 | 6,213 | -90 | -0.14% |
| 1930 | 6,303 | 1,223 | 2.18% |
| 1920 | 5,080 | 1,845 | 4.62% |
| 1910 | 3,235 | 0.00% |