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Lawrence County, IL
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Population
15,031
Land area
372sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 82% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,324, 34% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,100 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $836 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lawrenceville (3,941), Sumner (2,252) and Bridgeport (1,826).
Local data for Lawrence County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,324
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$99,100
Prices +8.1% in a year
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,869), Irish Americans (1,364), Dutch Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,801
4,008 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $6,853 per person
PPP loans
$19.8M
567 loans, 2,458 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
319
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, IL?
- Lawrenceville is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 3,941 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62417, 62439, 62460, 62466.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, IL?
- About 15,031 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Knox County, IN, Crawford County, Richland County, Wabash County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023