Population 54,082 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chicago Lawn
Household size in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.51 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.61 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.25 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Chicago Lawn is a place of big households: 3.25 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.51 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Chicago neighborhoods have larger households: only nine of 135.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Chicago Lawn is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only 12 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Chicago Lawn (23.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Chicago Lawn has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chicago Lawn
Renters in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.7% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Chicago Lawn than nationally: 46.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Chicago Lawn is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Chicago area as a whole (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Chicago Lawn is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $857 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $918 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,242 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chicago Lawn costs $1,242 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $385 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chicago Lawn
Bachelor's degrees in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chicago Lawn: 15.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Chicago Lawn has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Chicago neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Chicago Lawn never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Chicago Lawn has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Chicago neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chicago Lawn
| Period | Chicago Lawn | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chicago Lawn runs well above the national rate: 11.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chicago Lawn compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lawn | 3.25 | 33.3 | 23.4% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,242 | 15.0% | 73.0% | 11.9% |
| Garfield Manor | 3.65 | 39.4 | 15.0% | 45.0% | 6.4% | 1942 | $1,098 | 10.8% | 66.3% | 11.9% |
| Gage Park | 3.50 | 33.7 | 13.8% | 40.6% | 6.5% | 1943 | $1,061 | 11.3% | 66.9% | 11.3% |
| West Lawn | 3.51 | 34.7 | 17.0% | 23.8% | 5.7% | 1952 | $1,274 | 18.1% | 70.0% | 7.8% |
| West Englewood | 2.97 | 37.1 | 22.3% | 49.8% | 19.3% | 1944 | $1,272 | 11.0% | 77.1% | 17.5% |
| West Elsdon | 3.40 | 37.6 | 15.4% | 28.5% | 6.2% | 1957 | $1,306 | 16.7% | 76.4% | 7.3% |
| Ashburn | 3.27 | 38.9 | 15.8% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,254 | 21.9% | 82.0% | 10.0% |
| Clarkdale | 3.22 | 35.8 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 1956 | $1,101 | 18.9% | 79.7% | 11.1% |
| South Englewood | 2.42 | 40.5 | 23.2% | 60.8% | 14.0% | 1953 | $1,120 | 20.7% | 84.2% | 16.8% |
| New City | 3.02 | 38.7 | 19.3% | 58.6% | 14.7% | 1943 | $998 | 14.3% | 75.0% | 13.4% |
| Back of the Yards | 3.27 | 29.9 | 25.5% | 68.9% | 13.5% | 1942 | $1,085 | 9.8% | 69.2% | 17.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chicago Lawn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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