Lawrence County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
15,031
Median Age
40.7
Male Median
38.6
Female Median
44.4
Lawrence County, Illinois Population Growth

Lawrence County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.8%%.
-10.8%% Growth
Lawrence County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lawrence County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7 | 15,031 |
| 2023 | 40.6 | 15,137 |
| 2022 | 40.9 | 15,302 |
| 2021 | 40.8 | 15,465 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 15,830 |
| 2019 | 42.4 | 16,033 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 16,189 |
| 2017 | 41.2 | 16,457 |
| 2016 | 39.6 | 16,582 |
| 2015 | 40.7 | 16,665 |
| 2014 | 40.5 | 16,726 |
| 2013 | 39.8 | 16,702 |
| 2012 | 40.8 | 16,778 |
| 2011 | 39.1 | 16,853 |
| 2010 | 39.0 | 16,849 |
Lawrence County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 14.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.1% |
| 35–54 | 26.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65+ | 18.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Lawrence County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lawrence County, Illinois
The median age in Lawrence County, Illinois is 40.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lawrence County, Illinois is 15,031.
In Lawrence County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lawrence County, Illinois is aging.