Demographics & People — Lynwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,047 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,200 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 3,359 |
| Family Households | 2,243 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4206 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,308 |
| Black or African American | 5,936 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 784 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,719 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,780 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 781 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 780 |
| American | 539 |
| Polish | 365 |
| German | 346 |
| Subsaharan African | 289 |
| Nigerian | 266 |
| Irish | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 7,454 |
| Spanish | 562 |
| Population 5+ | 8,354 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 381 |
| Population 18+ | 7,001 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 49.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lynwood, Illinois.