Lawrence County
Recent News About Lawrence County
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How Lawrence County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Lawrence County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 14.7%.
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FOIA request sent to Lawrence County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Lawrence County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Lawrence County saw 23.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36.1% of income in Lawrence County, a 23.2% surge from 12.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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In 2022, Lawrence County ranks 19th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,211
In 2022, residents of Lawrence County received an average of $14,211 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Illinois.
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Lawrence County ranks sixth in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 36.1% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36.1% of income in Lawrence County—ranking it sixth most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Census Bureau reports Lawrence County population was 16,033 in 2019
Lawrence County had a population of 16,033 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Lawrence County population was 15,830 in 2020
Lawrence County had a population of 15,830 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Lawrence county population decreases by 268 people between 2017 and 2018
Lawrence county population decreased by 268 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Lawrence county population decreases by 268 people between 2017 and 2018
Lawrence county population decreased by 268 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Sumner convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Sumner during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Sumner convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Sumner during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62466 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62466 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62466 convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62466 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Sumner convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Sumner during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62466 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62466 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Lawrence County convicted of sex crimes
There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Lawrence County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Lawrence County convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Lawrence County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Lawrence County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Lawrence County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Lawrence County convicted of drug crimes
There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Lawrence County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62466 convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62466 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.