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Lynwood

Illinois · 9,116 residents · 5.083 sq mi
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Lynwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,154. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $154,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,116
+24%since 2000
from 7,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,793 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+22%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lynwood
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,154
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,554 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,039
+37%since 2000
from $22,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(1,187)
Black75.4%(6,869)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(752)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other5.3%(484)
Diversity Score54.1%(4,933)
Diversity Score
54
−22%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynwood, Illinois?

Lynwood, Illinois has about 9,116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Lynwood, Illinois earns about $76,154 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 $154,000, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Lynwood, Illinois?

About 40.6% 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 7.1% 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 2,581 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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