Demographics & People — Oak Lawn, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 57,098 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~56,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 21,745 |
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| Family Households | 14,291 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4785 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,082 |
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| Black or African American | 4,412 |
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| Asian | 1,188 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13,560 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 16,531 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,013 |
| Irish | 10,786 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,599 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,553 |
| Polish | 8,199 |
| German | 6,940 |
| Italian | 3,959 |
| American | 1,376 |
| Arab | 1,354 |
Language
| English Only | 37,385 |
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| Spanish | 8,904 |
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| Population 5+ | 53,203 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,006 |
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| Population 18+ | 44,688 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oak Lawn, Illinois.
