Lynwood, Illinois
Lynwood: Village in United States of America
About
Lynwood is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,007 and a population density of 1,798 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,113 inhabitants.
The village was created 66 years ago in 1958.
Quick Facts about Lynwood
| Population : | 9,113 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60411 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 5.01 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1959 (66 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:57:30 (28th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,819 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lynwood is located at 41°31'35"N 87°32'19"W (41.5264200, -87.5386500).
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Demographics
The population of Lynwood increased by 1.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,007 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,279 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,339 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,379 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,397 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,376 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,335 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,273 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,213 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,194 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,113 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,011 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,420 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,939 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,414 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 29.5% |
| White only, percent : | 78.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,144 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $211,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,393 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,015 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,197 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 224,208 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,266 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,083 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,100 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 243 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 511 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,459.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.87 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $227,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,332 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $372 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,228 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,713 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,306 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,080 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 69,707 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 277,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $47,576 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,335 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,847 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 759 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 517 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,555.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.22 |
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People born in Lynwood (2)
People born in Lynwood, including football running back Pierre Thomas, baseball player Ed Howard, .
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Schools in Lynwood
College & universities near Lynwood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150303 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland | Highland (IN) | 46322 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lynwood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lynwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing Post Office | Lansing (IL) | 60438 |
Other cities in Cook County
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lynwood distances to largest Illinois cities
