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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oak Lawn

Illinois · 55,245 residents · 8.571 sq mi
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Oak Lawn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,585. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,600. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,245
−2%since 1990
from 56,182 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,446 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 6,555 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+5%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
52K54K56K57K59K1990201020202024Oak Lawn
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,585
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,665 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,877
+42%since 1990
from $16,852 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$687
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $534 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
17.1% rent
3.1
+12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(55,127)
Black0.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,240)
Asian1.2%(680)
Diversity Score9.7%(5,457)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(49,689)
Black1.2%(666)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,942)
Asian1.7%(941)
Diversity Score19.7%(10,864)
20
+102%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Lawn, Illinois?

Oak Lawn, Illinois has about 55,245 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oak Lawn, Illinois?

The typical household in Oak Lawn, Illinois earns about $47,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Lawn, Illinois expensive?

In Oak Lawn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $147,600, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Lawn, Illinois?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Lawn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Lawn, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Oak Lawn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Lawn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Lawn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 937 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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