Lynwood Population

1960–2026

9,333

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K1960197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lynwood. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,333+360.39%
20259,297+590.64%
20249,238+1511.66%
20239,087+860.96%
20229,001+60.07%
20218,995-1211.33%
20209,116-380.42%
20199,154-300.33%
20189,184-670.72%
20179,251-640.69%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lynwood is growing faster than Cook County and Illinois, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Lynwood+2.3%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lynwood Demographics

39.4median age

Median age

Female43.9 yrs
Male32.5 yrs

Adults

7,184
1,839 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults5,345 other adults

Sex

Female 52.9% · 4,808Male 47.1% · 4,275

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 91 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lynwood Income

$85,237median household income

Median household income

$85,237

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,387

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.2%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lynwood Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%44%42%
Never married37%44%31%
Divorced11%7%15%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201