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Lawrenceville, Illinois

Lawrenceville, Illinois, in Lawrence county, is 52 miles N of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 108 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 4,745.

The People and Families of Lawrenceville

In Lawrenceville, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lawrenceville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Lawrenceville. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawrenceville had a median family income of $32,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lawrenceville ($4,190). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lawrenceville Housing

About 66% of housing units in Lawrenceville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Lawrenceville benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Lawrenceville, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Lawrenceville than in most places of its size.

High Points

Lawrenceville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lawrenceville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Lawrenceville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lawrenceville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lawrenceville, IL

Comparing Lawrenceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built22
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