State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
16,145.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.80%
Growth Since 2010
-2.73%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lawndale, California Population 2021
31,873
Lawndale is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 31,873, it is the 232nd largest city in California and the 1233rd largest city in the United States . Lawndale is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,769 in 2010. Lawndale reached it's highest population of 33,157 in 2015. Spanning over 2 miles, Lawndale has a population density of 16,145 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lawndale is $75,646 with a poverty rate of 13.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,475 per month, and the median house value is $518,000. The median age in Lawndale is 35.5 years, 34.8 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Lawndale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawndale was:
- White: 42.55%
- Other race: 30.76%
- Asian: 11.02%
- Black or African American: 10.21%
- Two or more races: 4.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.00%
- Native American: 0.17%
The current population of Lawndale, California is 31,873 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,647.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 32,769.
Lawndale, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,966 | 42.55% |
| Some Other Race | 10,094 | 30.76% |
| Asian | 3,617 | 11.02% |
| Black or African American | 3,352 | 10.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1,404 | 4.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 329 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.17% |
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Lawndale Population by Race
Lawndale Population Pyramid $2021
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Lawndale Population by Age
Lawndale Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,902 | 3.3 | 34.3 |
| Married | 4,718 | 4.12 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 2,561 | 1.31 | 26.2 |
| Female | 1,544 | 3.81 | 32.3 |
| Male | 1,079 | 3.72 | 25.3 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
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Lawndale Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,028 | 13.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,859 | 12.95% |
| High School Graduate | 5,506 | 24.94% |
| Some College | 4,951 | 22.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,347 | 6.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,218 | 14.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,169 | 5.29% |
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Lawndale Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lawndale Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,275 | 7,603 | 1,292 |
| Other Race | 6,127 | 3,747 | 545 |
| White | 3,831 | 3,503 | 1,284 |
| Asian | 2,735 | 2,120 | 1,010 |
| Black | 2,497 | 2,306 | 660 |
| 2+ Races | 738 | 572 | 185 |
| Islander | 284 | 231 | |
| Native American | 47 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 95.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.93%.
Lawndale Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,079
Average Earnings
$37,769
Average Male
$24,812
Average Female
Lawndale Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lawndale Language by Age
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Lawndale Language
32.30% of Lawndale residents speak only English, while 67.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.14% of the population.
Lawndale Language
Lawndale Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,136 | 2,610 | 12.96% |
| Other | 10,061 | 1,211 | 12.04% |
| Asian | 3,617 | 844 | 23.33% |
| Black | 3,339 | 525 | 15.72% |
| White | 4,746 | 389 | 8.20% |
| Multiple | 1,402 | 202 | 14.41% |
| Islander | 327 | 50 | 15.29% |
| Native | 57 | 31 | 54.39% |
13.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawndale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawndale is Native, with 54.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawndale is White, with 8.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.58%.
Lawndale Poverty
Lawndale Poverty Rate by Education
Lawndale Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawndale Married by Age and Sex
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Lawndale Marriage
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 35-44.
Lawndale Marital Status by Race
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Lawndale Marital Status
Lawndale Veterans by War
Lawndale Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 531 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 1.87% |
| Black | 237 | 8.93% |
| Other Race | 109 | 1.50% |
| Asian | 84 | 2.70% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 3.89% |
| Islander | 9 | 3.05% |
Lawndale Veterans by Race
Lawndale Veterans by Education
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6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lawndale Veterans by Education
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68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lawndale Employment by Age
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Lawndale Employment by Race
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Lawndale Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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62.45%
Native Born
37.55%
Foreign Born
18.75%
Non Citizen
18.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
62.45% of Lawndale residents were born in the United States, with 51.97% having been born in California. 18.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lawndale Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,873 | -258 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 32,131 | -258 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 32,389 | -258 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 32,647 | -228 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 32,875 | -158 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 33,033 | -124 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 33,157 | 16 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 33,141 | 33 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 33,108 | 89 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 33,019 | 117 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 32,902 | 127 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 32,775 | 1,064 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 31,711 | 4,380 | 1.50% |
| 1990 | 27,331 | 3,871 | 1.54% |
| 1980 | 23,460 | -1,365 | -0.56% |
| 1970 | 24,825 | 3,085 | 1.34% |
| 1960 | 21,740 | 0.00% |