Population 33,189 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Lawndale
Household size in North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.27 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in North Lawndale average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.10 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
North Lawndale is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.8, in line with the national trend.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over three in ten households in North Lawndale (31.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Chicago neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 North Lawndale
Renters in North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Lawndale: 73.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only seven of 135.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Lawndale: 18.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, 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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North Lawndale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,004 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,267 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Lawndale pays $1,267 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $377 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 North Lawndale
Bachelor's degrees in North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 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 North Lawndale: 14.7% 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 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in North Lawndale never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 12.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Lawndale
| Period | North Lawndale | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Lawndale: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
North Lawndale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lawndale | 2.86 | 34.0 | 31.4% | 73.6% | 18.7% | 1945 | $1,267 | 14.7% | 82.9% | 14.5% |
| West Garfield Park | 2.55 | 38.0 | 24.5% | 62.9% | 21.5% | 1939 | $1,391 | 12.6% | 82.0% | 18.2% |
| South Lawndale | 3.14 | 36.6 | 16.7% | 48.0% | 6.1% | 1940 | $1,071 | 14.6% | 62.2% | 6.6% |
| Bohemian California | 2.75 | 37.3 | 12.9% | 64.2% | 9.6% | 1944 | $1,129 | 22.3% | 70.2% | 6.3% |
| Whiskey Point | 3.28 | 35.0 | 24.9% | 56.9% | 8.6% | 1945 | $1,211 | 14.0% | 64.5% | 10.2% |
| Crawford | 3.02 | 40.7 | 12.0% | 52.5% | 8.1% | 1941 | $1,042 | 13.8% | 63.6% | 7.2% |
| East Garfield Park | 2.76 | 33.5 | 30.5% | 68.8% | 12.0% | 1954 | $1,251 | 22.4% | 83.7% | 17.9% |
| Central Park | 2.68 | 36.9 | 28.9% | 74.6% | 15.4% | 1950 | $1,170 | 7.4% | 75.5% | 17.4% |
| Claremont Cottages | 2.22 | 33.6 | 7.6% | 59.4% | 11.8% | 1986 | $1,803 | 59.1% | 93.1% | 9.2% |
| Mandell | 2.81 | 34.3 | 29.1% | 66.3% | 8.8% | 1949 | $1,179 | 13.5% | 85.0% | 15.7% |
| Lower West Side | 2.35 | 34.7 | 11.1% | 65.8% | 9.3% | 1942 | $1,316 | 39.0% | 75.6% | 8.0% |
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 North 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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