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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lawndale

California · 27,331 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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Lawndale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,552. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $227,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,331
−14%vs 2000
vs 31,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,860 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 16,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Lawndale
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,552
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,012 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,550
−1%vs 2000
vs $13,702 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $783 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.2% in 2000
68.6% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+46%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(6,946)
Black12.1%(3,852)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(16,515)
Asian9.4%(2,991)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(24,757)
1990
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(16,592)
Black8.3%(2,281)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(9,423)
Asian12.1%(3,314)
Other18.8%(5,144)
Diversity Score87.4%(23,877)
Diversity Score
87
+12%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawndale, California?

Lawndale, California has about 27,331 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawndale, California?

The typical household in Lawndale, California earns about $34,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawndale, California expensive?

In Lawndale, California, the median home is worth about $227,000, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Lawndale, California?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawndale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawndale, California?

About 13.1% of people in Lawndale, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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