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Lynwood

Illinois · 9,007 residents · 5.083 sq mi
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Lynwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,946. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $164,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,007
+22%since 2000
from 7,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,772 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+11%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lynwood
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,946
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,554 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,511
+8%since 2000
from $22,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(3,516)
Black45.2%(3,337)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(337)
Asian0.9%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(5,086)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(2,265)
Black65.3%(5,886)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(657)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other1.3%(115)
Diversity Score62.5%(5,630)
Diversity Score
63
−9%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynwood, Illinois?

Lynwood, Illinois has about 9,007 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Lynwood, Illinois earns about $56,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynwood, Illinois expensive?

In Lynwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Lynwood, Illinois?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lynwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynwood, Illinois?

About 15.4% of people in Lynwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,472 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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