Lawrence County's estimated 2026 population is 14,631 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County is the 72nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,940 and has seen a growth of -13.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lawrence County includes 85.33% White, 6.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (85.33%)
Black or African American (6.74%)
Two or more races (6.34%)
Other race (0.88%)
Asian (0.49%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,917 | 85.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,020 | 6.74% |
| Two or more races | 959 | 6.34% |
| Other race | 133 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lawrence County's average per capita income is $41,987. Household income levels show a median of $53,438. The poverty rate stands at 14.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,906 | - |
| Families | $74,741 | $89,801 |
| Households | $53,438 | $78,332 |
| Non Families | $40,941 | $59,627 |
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