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The Village of Lynwood had a population of 9,095 as of July 1, 2021. Lynwood ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Lynwood is located at latitude 41.5264 and longitude -87.5387 in Cook County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Lynwood encompass a land area of 4.97 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles. Cook County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 617 feet.
The Village of Lynwood has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Lynwood is located within Township of Bloom, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cook County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,095 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 9,094 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 7,691 (84.6%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 1 ( 0.0%) |
| Population Density | 1,844 |
| Diversity Index2 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,582 |
| Average Household Income | $76,670 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 11% |
| Per Capita Income | $28,745 |
| Wealth Index5 | 73 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,520 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,672 (75.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 661 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,521 |
| Average Home Value | $157,572 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 179 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Family Households | 2,334 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2021 | 2021-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.03% | -0.09% |
| Households | 0.12% | -0.11% |
| Families | -0.1% | -0.12% |
| Median Household Income | 2.32% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.64% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.12% |
The table below compares Lynwood to the other 1,369 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 236 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 318 | 77th |
| Median Household Income | # 630 | 54th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 368 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 792 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 95 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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