Lawrence County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

15,031

Diversity Score

28.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.8%%

Lawrence County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Lawrence County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)12,60183.8%
Two or More Races1,0937.3%
Black / African American9326.2%
Hispanic or Latino3232.1%
Asian690.5%
Native American70.0%
Other Race60.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lawrence County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 83.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lawrence County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 28.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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