Lawrence Township, Lawrence County, Illinois

Lawrence Township is a township in Lawrence County, Illinois. About 6,166 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.9 sq mi (109 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,166 ± 62
County
Lawrence County
School district
Lawrence County Community Unit District 20
Land area
41.9 sq mi (109 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$50,291 ± $4,807
Median home value
$105,700 ± $16,271
Water area
0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1710142379
Coordinates (central point)
38.732245, -87.694762

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Lawrence Township

  1. Lawrenceville (city)3,941 people

This place’s central point lies inside Lawrence Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Bridgeport Township5.1 mi southwest
  2. Bond Township5.6 mi north
  3. Allison Township6.1 mi east
  4. Denison Township7.0 mi south
  5. Petty Township9.1 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Lawrence Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Lawrence County, largest first

  1. Christy Township3,109 people
  2. Bridgeport Township2,058 people
  3. Denison Township1,616 people
  4. Bond Township512 people
  5. Allison Township502 people
  6. Petty Township410 people
  7. Lukin Township404 people
  8. Russell Township254 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lawrence County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Lawrence Township

Longest day
14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:28 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:19 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:07 AM4:53 PM9 h 46 min
Feb 156:41 AM5:28 PM10 h 47 min
Mar 157:02 AM6:57 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:14 AM7:27 PM13 h 13 min
May 155:38 AM7:56 PM14 h 18 min
Jun 155:25 AM8:17 PM14 h 52 min
Jul 155:38 AM8:15 PM14 h 37 min
Aug 156:04 AM7:45 PM13 h 41 min
Sep 156:32 AM6:59 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 156:59 AM6:12 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 156:32 AM4:37 PM10 h 5 min
Dec 157:01 AM4:30 PM9 h 29 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Lawrence County or the local office.

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