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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.
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.
In 2000, Lawrenceville had a median family income of $32,042.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Lawrenceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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