Oak Lawn, IL Demographics
What is the population of Oak Lawn?
There are 57,665 residents in Oak Lawn, with a median age of 41.1. Of this, 48.84% are males and 51.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.96% of the resident pool in Oak Lawn, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.27%. Additionally, 5.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,866 people in Oak Lawn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 57,665 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 28,161 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 29,504 | -0.0% |
Male Population 48.84%
Female Population 51.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.1 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,265 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 7,077 | -7.2% |
| Not Citizen | 3,323 | 1.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.96%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.27%
Not Citizen 5.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 116 | 107.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,349 | 7.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 188 | 9.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 155 | -10.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,866 | -1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.2%
Moved from Same County 5.91%
Moved from Same State 0.33%
Moved from Different State 0.27%
Same House as Last Year 93.28%
What are the employment statistics in Oak Lawn?
White-collar workers make up 75.79% of the working population in Oak Lawn, while blue-collar employees account for 24.21%. There are also 2,342 entrepreneurs in Oak Lawn (8.78% of the workforce); 18,447 workers employed in private companies (69.16%); and 3,484 people working in governmental institutions (13.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,216 | -1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 6,457 | 2.3% |
White Collar 75.79%
Blue Collar 24.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,342 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 18,447 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,484 | -5.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,400 | 1.4% |
Self Employees 8.78%
Private Companies 69.16%
Governmental Workers 13.06%
Not for Profit Companies 9%
How many households are there in Oak Lawn?
There are a total of 21,984 households in Oak Lawn, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.93% of these Oak Lawn households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.07%. Additionally, 28.89% of households have children and 71.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,984 | -0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 14,274 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,710 | -0.8% |
Family Households 64.93%
Non-Family Households 35.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,352 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 15,632 | -1.2% |
Households with Children 28.89%
Households without Children 71.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Oak Lawn?
The average annual household income in Oak Lawn is $99,400, while the median household income sits at $77,221 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,833, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,059. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $9,708 and $52,201, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,400 | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $77,221 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 50,290 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Oak Lawn?
There are 23,207 housing units in Oak Lawn, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 21,984 occupied housing units in Oak Lawn, 81.85% are owner-occupied, while 18.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $255,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,315 per month in Oak Lawn.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 23,207 | -1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 767 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,629 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,177 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,703 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,853 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,271 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,613 | -10.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 946 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 248 | -7.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,984 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,994 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,990 | -2.8% |
Owner Occupied 81.85%
Renter Occupied 18.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,580 | -2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,414 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $255,700 | 12.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $244,200 | 13.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,315 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 58.8%
Without Mortgage 41.2%
What is the level of education in Oak Lawn?
Approximately 33.84% of the population in Oak Lawn holds a high school degree (that's 15,122 residents), while 22.33% have attained a college certificate (13,111 locals) and 19.14% have a bachelor's degree (8,552 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,253 | -5.1% |
| Some High School | 15,122 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 13,111 | 2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,787 | -5.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,552 | -6.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,993 | -13.7% |
No High School 5.04%
Some High School 33.84%
Some College 22.33%
Associate Degree 10.71%
Bachelor's Degree 19.14%
Graduate Degree 8.94%
What is the marital status of Oak Lawn residents?
A total of 15,906 people in Oak Lawn have never been married (which represents 33.91% of the total population), while 23,257 of them are wedded (49.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 553 (1.18%) and 4,037 (8.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,906 | 5.1% |
| Married | 23,257 | -3.3% |
| Separated | 553 | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 3,704 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 4,037 | 4,037.0% |
Never Married 33.91%
Married 49.58%
Separated 1.18%
Widowed 7.9%
Divorced 8.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Oak Lawn?
The top three means of transportation people in Oak Lawn use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 21,804 residents commute by car, 942 prefer going to work by railroad and 400 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,804 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 295 | -36.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 214 | N/A |
| Railroad | 942 | 7,146.1% |
| Bicycle | 74 | 164.3% |
| TaxiCab | 115 | 310.7% |
| Walk | 400 | -11.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Oak Lawn by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.