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Lawrenceville, IL
City in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Population
3,941
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,822
ZIP codes
0
Lawrenceville and its ZIP codes
Lawrenceville at a glance
- Lawrenceville is about 8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,005 a year, 51% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,300 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $782 a month.
Local data for Lawrenceville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrenceville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,005
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$71,300
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (786), Irish Americans (649), Scottish Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Lawrenceville.
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
How people get to work
Lawrenceville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrenceville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrenceville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Lawrenceville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgeportCity | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| St. FrancisvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Vincennes, INCity | 9.6 mi | 7.5 |
| SumnerCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Flat RockVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Emison, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| AllendaleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Bruceville, INTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClaremontVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Oaktown, INTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Decker, INTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Hazleton, INTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| PalestineVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Monroe City, INTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Ragsdale, INCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawrenceville, IL in?
- Lawrenceville is in Lawrence County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lawrenceville, IL?
- About 3,941 people live in Lawrenceville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawrenceville?
- Nearby places include Bridgeport (4.3 mi), St. Francisville (9.5 mi), Vincennes, IN (9.6 mi), Sumner (9.7 mi), Russellville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023