Lawrenceville is a city located in Lawrence County Illinois. Lawrenceville has a 2024 population of 4,266. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Lawrenceville is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,180 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrenceville is $57,506 with a poverty rate of 15.17%. The median age in Lawrenceville is 37.5 years: 35.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,577 | 84.96% |
| Two or more races | 345 | 8.19% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,662 | 2.47 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 766 | 1.19 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 608 | 3.56 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 209 | 3.67 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 79 | 3.34 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 13.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 8.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 830 | 27.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 833 | 28.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,524 | 2,240 | 473 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 142 | 0 |
| Black | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Asian | 24 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,655 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,083 | $105,750 | $66,458 |
| High School Graduate | $35,146 | $35,447 | $25,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $40,729 |
| Overall | $34,992 | $36,268 | $29,821 |
| Some College | $33,475 | $41,890 | $28,980 |
$34,992
Average Earnings
$36,268
Average Male
$29,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.05% of Lawrenceville residents speak only English, while 2.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,405 | 499 | 14.65% |
| Black | 197 | 79 | 40.1% |
| Multiple | 345 | 37 | 10.72% |
15.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.4%
Male Poverty Rate
19.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is Black, with 40.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is Multiple, with 10.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.75% |
| High School | 10.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.41% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,000 | $67,081 |
| Households | $42,213 | $57,506 |
| Married Families | $67,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,267 | $44,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
238
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 8.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.5%
Born in Lawrenceville
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.67% of Lawrenceville residents were born in the United States, with 48.5% having been born in Illinois. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,375 | 22 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 4,353 | 22 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 4,331 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 4,310 | 22 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 4,288 | 22 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 4,266 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 4,245 | 44 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 4,201 | -33 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 4,234 | 54 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 4,180 | -215 | -4.89% |
| 2019 | 4,395 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 4,391 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4,407 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 4,408 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 4,383 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4,383 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,365 | -48 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 4,413 | -20 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 4,433 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,745 | -152 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 4,897 | -755 | -13.36% |
| 1980 | 5,652 | -211 | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 5,863 | 371 | 6.76% |
| 1960 | 5,492 | -836 | -13.21% |
| 1950 | 6,328 | 115 | 1.85% |
| 1940 | 6,213 | -90 | -1.43% |
| 1930 | 6,303 | 1,223 | 24.07% |
| 1920 | 5,080 | 1,845 | 57.03% |
| 1910 | 3,235 | -1,140 | -26.06% |