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.

Oak Lawn, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

56,861

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.1%35,856

Hispanic/Latino

24%13,665

Black

8.6%4,916

Two or More

2.1%1,210

Asian

1.7%949

Other

0.4%251

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%1,576

High School Diploma

25.1%9,934

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%2,600

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%5,224

Associate's Degree

9.8%3,888

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%8,253

Master's Degree

9%3,544

Professional Degree

1%376

Doctorate

0.8%319

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

31.6%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,200

Median Renti

$1,335

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.5%17,838

Renter-Occupied

17.5%3,780

Total Units

22,793

Homeownership

82.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%692

$50K–$100K

2.6%467

$100K–$150K

7.9%1,414

$150K–$200K

12.3%2,190

$200K–$300K

29.1%5,184

$300K–$500K

39.6%7,060

$500K–$1M

3.7%663

$1M+

0.9%168

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

175

$750–$1,000

248

$1,000–$1,250

953

$1,250–$1,500

1,140

$1,500–$2,000

569

$2,000+

507

Year Built

2020 or later

0%10

2010–2019

1%222

2000–2009

4%902

1990–1999

7.3%1,670

1980–1989

9.5%2,176

1970–1979

19.9%4,533

1960–1969

23.5%5,362

1950–1959

25.4%5,779

1940–1949

5.5%1,251

1939 or earlier

3.9%888

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.5%18,488

Electricity

12.7%2,752

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%143

No Fuel

0.6%133

Other

0.3%72

Solar

0.1%20

Wood

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,911

Mean Household Incomei

$109,917

Per Capita Incomei

$41,927

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

29,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%1,040

$10K–$15K

2.3%490

$15K–$20K

2.5%543

$20K–$25K

3.9%844

$25K–$30K

2.7%576

$30K–$35K

4.5%973

$35K–$40K

2.3%496

$40K–$45K

3.7%800

$45K–$50K

2.2%484

$50K–$60K

5.1%1,111

$60K–$75K

10.4%2,259

$75K–$100K

11.4%2,470

$100K–$125K

9.2%1,996

$125K–$150K

10.5%2,276

$150K–$200K

12.5%2,705

$200K+

11.8%2,555

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

152

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,838

Avg. Commutei

30.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,454

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,465(3.4% of civilian adults)