Population 8,883 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lynwood
Household size in Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Lynwood sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.86, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lynwood skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the 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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Lynwood (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country. Lynwood has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois cities.
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 Lynwood
Renters in Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lynwood own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Lynwood than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.5 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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lynwood is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Lynwood has newer homes than at least four in five Illinois cities.
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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,357 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $943 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,563 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lynwood costs $1,563 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $567 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 Lynwood
Bachelor's degrees in Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Lynwood (27.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lynwood is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Lynwood
| Period | Lynwood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Lynwood than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Lynwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood | 2.71 | 42.7 | 15.7% | 26.9% | 12.8% | 1987 | $1,563 | 27.3% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
| Ford Heights | 2.52 | 49.2 | 13.0% | 41.8% | 21.8% | 1970 | $1,061 | 13.9% | 88.2% | 13.7% |
| Lansing | 2.55 | 40.1 | 20.7% | 27.5% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,376 | 28.3% | 93.4% | 9.4% |
| Sauk Village | 3.14 | 32.4 | 29.2% | 35.0% | 16.8% | 1972 | $1,525 | 18.1% | 91.1% | 11.7% |
| Munster | 2.53 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 1975 | $1,678 | 50.5% | 95.5% | 5.7% |
| Dyer | 2.63 | 44.9 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 3.4% | 1995 | $1,255 | 38.5% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| Glenwood | 2.54 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 26.8% | 10.5% | 1969 | $1,429 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 18.5% |
| Thornton | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1961 | $1,114 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 12.0% |
| Highland | 2.29 | 46.2 | 11.4% | 21.5% | 5.4% | 1969 | $1,305 | 29.8% | 94.2% | 4.9% |
| Chicago Heights | 2.90 | 35.5 | 22.8% | 34.6% | 13.5% | 1961 | $1,264 | 21.9% | 85.4% | 12.6% |
| South Holland | 2.80 | 42.7 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1967 | $2,106 | 24.5% | 91.4% | 11.0% |
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 Lynwood. 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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