Lawrence County | |
|---|---|
 Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′N 87°44′W / 38.72°N 87.73°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Seat | Lawrenceville |
| Largest city | Lawrenceville |
| Area | |
• Total | 374 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Land | 372 sq mi (960 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,280 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | www.lawrencecounty illinois.com |
Lawrence County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,280.[1] Its county seat is Lawrenceville.[2]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.