Population 33,117 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lawndale
Household size in Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.32 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.47 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.30 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.16 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lawndale are large by national standards, averaging 3.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.32 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lawndale are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Lawndale as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lawndale
Renters in Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lawndale rent: 59.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lawndale: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Lawndale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,331 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,375 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,470 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,013 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$682 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Lawndale runs $2,013 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $682 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.1% 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 Lawndale
Bachelor's degrees in Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lawndale: 21.7% 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 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Lawndale never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Lawndale has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Lawndale
| Period | Lawndale | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Lawndale: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Lawndale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawndale | 3.16 | 38.7 | 11.9% | 59.1% | 6.7% | 1967 | $2,013 | 21.7% | 73.5% | 8.7% |
| Hawthorne | 2.90 | 34.8 | 17.3% | 73.0% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,967 | 25.3% | 79.0% | 8.1% |
| Del Aire | 3.15 | 38.4 | 11.2% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1963 | $2,305 | 39.8% | 85.0% | 3.5% |
| Manhattan Beach | 2.59 | 44.3 | 6.2% | 34.7% | 12.0% | 1973 | $3,146 | 78.3% | 98.3% | 4.5% |
| Gardena | 2.91 | 40.2 | 15.1% | 49.8% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,887 | 28.3% | 80.1% | 6.4% |
| Redondo Beach | 2.53 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 46.2% | 9.1% | 1971 | $2,716 | 66.4% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Hermosa Beach | 2.18 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 49.3% | 14.1% | 1966 | $2,948 | 74.8% | 98.3% | 5.4% |
| Lennox | 3.67 | 35.7 | 15.5% | 74.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,491 | 10.2% | 56.6% | 6.5% |
| Torrance | 2.71 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1964 | $2,478 | 50.1% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
| West Athens | 3.22 | 36.0 | 20.0% | 43.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,697 | 23.7% | 82.3% | 8.7% |
| El Segundo | 2.27 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 57.5% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,535 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 6.6% |
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 Lawndale. 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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