Oak Lawn is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Oak Lawn has a 2024 population of 54,929. Oak Lawn is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,147 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Lawn is $104,659 with a poverty rate of 9.19%. The median age in Oak Lawn is 40.3 years: 38.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Lawn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,082 | 71.95% |
| Two or more races | 5,127 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 5,009 | 8.77% |
| Black or African American | 4,412 | 7.73% |
| Asian | 1,188 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 264 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,745 | 2.61 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 10,602 | 3.51 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 7,454 | 1.13 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 2,574 | 2.91 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 1,115 | 3.16 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,900 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 4,051 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,280 | 20.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,891 | 9.67% |
| High School Graduate | 11,903 | 29.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,002 | 4.97% |
| Some College | 8,230 | 20.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,414 | 25,131 | 9,107 |
| Hispanic | 7,854 | 6,517 | 1,423 |
| Black | 3,336 | 3,189 | 1,162 |
| 2+ Races | 2,955 | 2,681 | 628 |
| Other Race | 2,885 | 2,226 | 408 |
| Asian | 946 | 829 | 354 |
| Native American | 147 | 103 | 28 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,272 | $72,316 | $60,299 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,375 | $81,858 | $77,939 |
| High School Graduate | $42,242 | $49,565 | $32,120 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,505 | $63,363 | $34,474 |
| Overall | $54,339 | $64,155 | $44,563 |
| Some College | $50,819 | $67,339 | $35,866 |
$54,339
Average Earnings
$64,155
Average Male
$44,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.27% of Oak Lawn residents speak only English, while 29.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,257 | 3,307 | 9.12% |
| Hispanic | 13,543 | 1,184 | 8.74% |
| Multiple | 5,122 | 838 | 16.36% |
| Black | 4,219 | 513 | 12.16% |
| Other | 5,003 | 193 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 1,188 | 80 | 6.73% |
9.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.33%
Male Poverty Rate
10.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Lawn is Multiple, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Lawn is Other, with 3.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.12% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.66% |
| Female Employed | 4.01% |
| Male Employed | 3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,516 | $122,968 |
| Households | $82,493 | $104,659 |
| Married Families | $125,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,103 | $63,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,546
Number of Veterans
1,410
Male Veterans
136
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 478 |
| Second Gulf War | 348 |
| First Gulf War | 230 |
| Korea | 112 |
| World War II | 81 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 528 |
| 65 to 74 | 338 |
| 55 to 64 | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 175 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,248 | 3.85% |
| Black | 175 | 5.06% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.39%
Born in Oak Lawn
83.51%
Native Born
16.49%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
10.81%
Naturalized
83.51% of Oak Lawn residents were born in the United States, with 75.39% having been born in Illinois. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 50,907 | -805 | -1.56% |
| 2028 | 51,712 | -804 | -1.53% |
| 2027 | 52,516 | -804 | -1.51% |
| 2026 | 53,320 | -805 | -1.49% |
| 2025 | 54,125 | -804 | -1.46% |
| 2024 | 54,929 | -805 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 55,734 | -429 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 56,163 | -931 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 57,094 | -1,053 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 58,147 | 3,191 | 5.81% |
| 2019 | 54,956 | -456 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 55,412 | -550 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 55,962 | -477 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 56,439 | -374 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 56,813 | -282 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 57,095 | -69 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 57,164 | 91 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 57,073 | 153 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 56,920 | 188 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 56,732 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 55,245 | -937 | -1.67% |
| 1990 | 56,182 | -4,408 | -7.28% |
| 1980 | 60,590 | 285 | 0.47% |
| 1970 | 60,305 | 32,834 | 119.52% |
| 1960 | 27,471 | 18,720 | 213.92% |
| 1950 | 8,751 | 5,268 | 151.25% |
| 1940 | 3,483 | -47,424 | -93.16% |