Lawrence County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Lawrence County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lawrence County, Illinois has a population of 15,031, the 72nd most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $55,324 and the median home value is $99,100. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 15,031

Median Household Income $55,324

Median Home Value $99,100

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.1%

Median Age 40.7 years

Homeownership Rate 71.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%

High School Graduation 87.0%

Cities/Places 5

Population 15,031 72nd of 102

Median Income $55,324 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 8.1%

How Lawrence County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,137	15,031	-0.7%
Median household income	$53,438	$55,324	+3.5%
Median home value	$95,500	$99,100	+3.8%

Median Household Income

Lawrence

$55,324

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lawrence

$99,100

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 27.2%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 26.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

12.6%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

51.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%

Renter 28.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $836/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

23.7%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lawrenceville	3,941	$41,005	17.4%	$71,300
Sumner	2,252	$55,625	35.3%	$46,000
Bridgeport	1,826	$53,036	23.7%	$72,100
St. Francisville	736	$70,833	9.1%	$63,900
Russellville	87	$47,813	17.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lawrence County is located in Illinois with a total population of 15,031. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lawrence County is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,324. This is 34% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $99,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lawrence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lawrence County, Illinois?

Lawrence County has a population of 15,031, making it the 72nd most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Lawrence County?

The median household income in Lawrence County is $55,324 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Lawrence County, Illinois?

Lawrence County contains 5 Census-designated places.