Lawrence County, Illinois



































































Lawrence County, Illinois

Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville.jpg

Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville


Map of Illinois highlighting Lawrence County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois

Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Founded 1821
Named for James Lawrence
Seat Lawrenceville
Largest city Lawrenceville
Area
 • Total 374 sq mi (969 km2)
 • Land 372 sq mi (963 km2)
 • Water 2.0 sq mi (5 km2), 0.5%
Population
 • (2010) 16,833
 • Density 45/sq mi (17/km2)
Congressional district 15th
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.lawrencecounty
illinois.com

Lawrence County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois (excluding water boundaries). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,833.[1] Its county seat is Lawrenceville.[2]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Climate and weather


    • 2.2 Major highways


    • 2.3 Adjacent counties




  • 3 Demographics


  • 4 Communities


    • 4.1 Cities


    • 4.2 Village


    • 4.3 Unincorporated communities


    • 4.4 Townships




  • 5 Politics


  • 6 See also


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





History


Lawrence County was formed in 1821 out of Crawford and Edwards counties. It was named for Captain James Lawrence, who was killed in action during the War of 1812 while commanding the frigate USS Chesapeake.[3] Mortally wounded, he gave his men the famous last order, "Don't give up the ship."






  • Lawrence County from its creation in 1821 to 1824







  • Lawrence County between 1824 and 1841







  • Lawrence County in 1841, when the creation of Richland County reduced Lawrence to its current size






Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 374 square miles (970 km2), of which 372 square miles (960 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]



Climate and weather








Lawrenceville, Illinois
Climate chart (explanation)
































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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[5]



































In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Lawrenceville have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.51 inches (64 mm) in February to 5.13 inches (130 mm) in May.[5]



Major highways




  • US 50.svg U.S. Route 50


  • Illinois 1.svg Illinois Route 1


  • Illinois 33.svg Illinois Route 33


  • Illinois 250.svg Illinois Route 250



Adjacent counties




  • Crawford County - north


  • Knox County, Indiana - east


  • Wabash County - south


  • Richland County - west



Demographics



































































































































Historical population
Census Pop.
%±
1830 3,668 —
1840 7,092 93.3%
1850 6,121 −13.7%
1860 9,214 50.5%
1870 12,533 36.0%
1880 13,663 9.0%
1890 14,693 7.5%
1900 16,523 12.5%
1910 22,661 37.1%
1920 21,380 −5.7%
1930 21,885 2.4%
1940 21,075 −3.7%
1950 20,539 −2.5%
1960 18,540 −9.7%
1970 17,522 −5.5%
1980 17,807 1.6%
1990 15,972 −10.3%
2000 15,452 −3.3%
2010 16,833 8.9%
Est. 2016 16,377 [6] −2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

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2000 census age pyramid for Lawrence County


As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 16,833 people, 6,130 households, and 4,056 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 45.2 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 6,936 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 9.6% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.3% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 12.7% were German, 10.4% were American, 9.5% were Irish, and 7.8% were English.[12]


Of the 6,130 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 39.7 years.[11]


The median income for a household in the county was $38,771 and the median income for a family was $45,565. Males had a median income of $40,949 versus $25,991 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,297. About 14.8% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[13]



Communities



Cities



  • Bridgeport

  • Lawrenceville

  • St. Francisville

  • Sumner



Village


  • Russellville


Unincorporated communities




  • Billett

  • Birds

  • Chauncey

  • Helena

  • Petrolia

  • Pinkstaff

  • Russelville

  • Sand Barrens

  • Westport




Townships


Nine townships make up Lawrence County. They are:




  • Allison

  • Bond

  • Bridgeport

  • Christy

  • Denison

  • Lawrence

  • Lukin

  • Petty

  • Russell




Politics


In its early days, Lawrence County was a Democratic-leaning swing county, voting Republican only twice up to 1892 when it supported Ulysses S. Grant in 1872 and Benjamin Harrison in 1888. It did not vote for a losing Republican candidate until Wendell Willkie carried the county in 1940 due to isolationist sentiment. Since that time, however, Lawrence County – like so many in Southern Illinois – has become powerfully Republican due to opposition to Democratic Party social liberalism.[14] The only Democrat to gain an absolute majority in the county since 1936 has been Lyndon Johnson in 1964, although Bill Clinton obtained pluralities in both 1992 and 1996.



Presidential elections results













































































































































































































Presidential elections results[15]
Year
Republican
Democratic
Third parties

2016
74.6% 4,521
 21.3% 1,290
 4.1% 247

2012
64.4% 3,857
 33.6% 2,011
 2.0% 121

2008
51.9% 3,403
 46.0% 3,016
 2.1% 139

2004
61.9% 4,162
 37.4% 2,518
 0.7% 49

2000
54.6% 3,594
 42.9% 2,822
 2.5% 162

1996
 40.2% 2,568
44.9% 2,871
 14.9% 953

1992
 35.8% 2,681
43.7% 3,270
 20.5% 1,537

1988
53.6% 3,655
 46.0% 3,140
 0.4% 28

1984
61.4% 4,686
 38.3% 2,924
 0.4% 28

1980
56.7% 4,453
 38.6% 3,030
 4.8% 373

1976
51.5% 4,345
 47.9% 4,044
 0.6% 53

1972
65.4% 5,347
 34.5% 2,818
 0.2% 16

1968
54.6% 4,883
 34.4% 3,075
 11.1% 988

1964
 44.9% 4,176
55.2% 5,136

1960
62.5% 6,120
 37.4% 3,667
 0.1% 13

1956
61.9% 6,104
 38.0% 3,751
 0.1% 7

1952
61.5% 6,207
 38.4% 3,875
 0.0% 4

1948
49.4% 4,472
 48.5% 4,391
 2.1% 194

1944
55.8% 5,191
 43.0% 4,003
 1.2% 111

1940
51.2% 6,061
 47.5% 5,625
 1.2% 147

1936
 44.4% 5,060
54.1% 6,168
 1.5% 170

1932
 40.2% 4,194
58.4% 6,100
 1.4% 147

1928
60.2% 5,851
 39.1% 3,806
 0.7% 69

1924
51.5% 4,607
 45.9% 4,103
 2.6% 235

1920
54.2% 4,720
 42.5% 3,707
 3.3% 287

1916
 44.5% 4,481
50.1% 5,052
 5.4% 543

1912
 30.4% 1,617
47.9% 2,550
 21.7% 1,153

1908
 47.2% 2,197
48.4% 2,253
 4.5% 209

1904
50.6% 1,969
 44.0% 1,712
 5.3% 207

1900
 48.0% 1,961
49.5% 2,021
 2.5% 101

1896
49.4% 1,972
 48.8% 1,948
 1.8% 71

1892
 45.3% 1,523
46.8% 1,572
 7.9% 267




See also


  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence County, Illinois


References





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  4. ^ ab "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.


  5. ^ ab "Monthly Averages for Lawrenceville, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.


  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.


  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 6, 2014.


  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.


  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.


  11. ^ abc "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.


  12. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.


  13. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.


  14. ^ Cohn, Nate; ‘Demographic Shift: Southern Whites’ Loyalty to G.O.P. Nearing That of Blacks to Democrats’, New York Times, April 24, 2014


  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-11-09.




External links



  • Lawrence County official site

  • Lawrence County Fact Sheet, Illinois State Archives

  • Blue Star Emergency Medical Services Official Site






Coordinates: 38°43′N 87°44′W / 38.72°N 87.73°W / 38.72; -87.73







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