CensusEasy
CITY

Lennox

California · 19,449 residents · 1.093 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Los Angeles metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#113Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82646.2%#131Fastest shrinkingof 6,642-10.7%
The short version

Lennox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,759. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 3,501 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $708,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $708,000, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,449
−15%since 2000
from 22,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
17,794 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 20,997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+48%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Lennox
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,759
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,220
+185%since 2000
from $8,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+8%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$708,000
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
73.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
+123%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lennox on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(810)
Black3.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(20,602)
Asian0.8%(180)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(4,491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(278)
Black2.7%(533)
Hispanic / Latino91.2%(17,732)
Asian2.5%(485)
Other2.2%(421)
Diversity Score20.8%(4,053)
Diversity Score
21
+7%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
46.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−49.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lennox

Stuart
Pop 19,451
Lake Wales
Pop 18,650
Pinewood
Pop 18,114
Cocoa
Pop 19,777
Places similar to Lennox
Head to head

Compare Lennox to nearby cities

LENNOX VS
Inglewood
Income$72,750+26%
Home value$792,800+12%
Population101,662+423%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LENNOX VS
Del Aire
Income$141,533+145%
Home value$928,600+31%
Population11,115−43%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LENNOX VS
Hawthorne
Income$75,848+31%
Home value$863,400+22%
Population82,741+325%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LENNOX VS
Westmont
Income$50,509−13%
Home value$653,800−8%
Population34,123+75%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lennox, California?

Lennox, California has about 19,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lennox, California?

The typical household in Lennox, California earns about $57,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lennox, California expensive?

In Lennox, California, the median home is worth about $708,000, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.

How educated are people in Lennox, California?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lennox, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lennox, California?

About 16.4% of people in Lennox, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lennox, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lennox, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,308 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
California
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lennox with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →