Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lynwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,083

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

66.9%6,078

White

13.5%1,225

Two or More

11%999

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%584

Other

1.9%171

Asian

0.3%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%405

High School Diploma

21.8%1,371

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%389

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%1,091

Associate's Degree

9.5%596

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%1,404

Master's Degree

8%501

Professional Degree

1.2%73

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

31.4%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,000

Median Renti

$1,368

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%2,544

Renter-Occupied

25%847

Total Units

3,663

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.5%344

$50K–$100K

11.3%288

$100K–$150K

5%127

$150K–$200K

16.1%410

$200K–$300K

23.1%587

$300K–$500K

30.1%765

$1M+

0.9%23

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

112

$1,000–$1,250

101

$1,250–$1,500

445

$1,500–$2,000

163

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%124

2010–2019

8.1%297

2000–2009

25.9%949

1990–1999

11.4%417

1980–1989

20.4%748

1970–1979

15.2%555

1960–1969

2%72

1950–1959

10%367

1940–1949

0.2%9

1939 or earlier

3.4%125

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%2,875

Electricity

14.4%488

Coal

0.8%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,237

Mean Household Incomei

$101,053

Per Capita Incomei

$39,120

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

4,911

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%174

$10K–$15K

3.1%106

$15K–$20K

3.5%117

$20K–$25K

1.7%59

$25K–$30K

3.4%116

$30K–$35K

1.7%56

$35K–$40K

1.8%60

$40K–$45K

1.9%64

$45K–$50K

0.9%32

$50K–$60K

6.8%232

$60K–$75K

13.9%473

$75K–$100K

12.3%416

$100K–$125K

11.5%390

$125K–$150K

8.8%298

$150K–$200K

17.3%587

$200K+

6.2%211

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

140

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers77 homes93% occupied$419/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,237/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

82%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

15%

Low income$43K–$68K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,584

Avg. Commutei

49.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,631

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

343(4.8% of civilian adults)