Lawrence County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,813, reflecting a 0.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lawrence County is the 74th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,940 and has grown -18.46% since 2010.
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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