NEIGHBORHOOD
West Lawn
Illinois · Chicago · 30,862 residents · 1.95 sq mi
The short version
West Lawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $265,835. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up West Lawn; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
30,862
Population density
15,827 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,997
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,056
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
Retail trade14%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Other services6%
Public administration4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$265,835
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,299
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(2,696)
Black0.9%(278)
Hispanic / Latino89%(27,466)
Asian1.1%(337)
Other0.3%(85)
Diversity Score25%(7,720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(2,696)
Black0.9%(278)
Hispanic / Latino89%(27,466)
Asian1.1%(337)
Other0.3%(85)
Diversity Score25%(7,720)
Diversity Score
25
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
35.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
75.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois?
West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois has about 30,862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois earns about $68,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $265,835, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.
How educated are people in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois?
About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois?
About 18.0% of people in West Lawn, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024