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Woodlawn

Illinois · 611 residents (2025 est.) · 0.852 sq mi
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Woodlawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
Unchangedsince 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:611 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5576016466907341990201020202024Woodlawn
2024632
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,519
+116%since 2000
from $16,013 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−1%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.4%
−63.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(621)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian2.1%(13)
Other9.7%(61)
Diversity Score31.8%(201)
Diversity Score
32
+7817%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlawn, Illinois?

Woodlawn, Illinois has about 632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodlawn, Illinois?

The typical household in Woodlawn, Illinois earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlawn, Illinois expensive?

In Woodlawn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $132,700, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Woodlawn, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlawn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlawn, Illinois?

About 10.2% of people in Woodlawn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodlawn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodlawn, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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