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Crystal Lawns

Illinois · 1,830 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Crystal Lawns is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,550. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 1,103 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,900. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,830
−38%since 2000
from 2,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,777 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 4,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+11%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Crystal Lawns
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,550
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,135
+72%since 2000
from $20,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,028 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,708)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(174)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(482)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,375)
Black1.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(335)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other3.2%(58)
Diversity Score48.4%(886)
Diversity Score
48
+194%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Lawns, Illinois?

Crystal Lawns, Illinois has about 1,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal Lawns, Illinois?

The typical household in Crystal Lawns, Illinois earns about $90,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal Lawns, Illinois expensive?

In Crystal Lawns, Illinois, the median home is worth about $184,900, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal Lawns, Illinois?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal Lawns, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal Lawns, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Crystal Lawns, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal Lawns, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal Lawns, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,207 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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