Lawrence County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lawrence County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17101
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 372.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.96 sq mi
- Total Area
- 374.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.718954
- Longitude
- -87.730221
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,870
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,100
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,635 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 1.6% |
| White | 12,680 | 85.3% |
| Black | 925 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,880 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 1.8% |
| White | 10,100 | 83.5% |
| Black | 988 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 678 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,031
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,687
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,959
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,621 | 84.0% |
| Black | 932 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,064
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,265 | 15.7% |
| Republican | 3,918 | 48.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,881 | 35.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,812 | 47.3% |
| Female | 4,252 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,897 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 1.1% |
| Black | 225 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,868
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,208 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 32.9% |
| Black | 148 | 65.8% |
| Asian | 17 | 51.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,333 | 61.2% |
| Female | 2,535 | 59.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,973 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,643 (14.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,407
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $98,898
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $778
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.