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Woodlawn

Illinois · 698 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Woodlawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $78,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
698
+11%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+18%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5576016466907341990201020202024Woodlawn
2024632
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,096
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,475
+28%since 2000
from $16,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+49%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(682)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score4.3%(30)
Diversity Score
4
+973%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% 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
7.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlawn, Illinois?

Woodlawn, Illinois has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodlawn, Illinois?

The typical household in Woodlawn, Illinois earns about $40,096 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Woodlawn, Illinois?

About 20.5% 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 15.7% 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 126 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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