Oak Lawn, IL

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2024 Population

56,861

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

9.63%

4.78% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$83,911

1.72% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$281,200

4.96% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

27,454

1.47% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Oak Lawn, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Oak Lawn, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oak Lawn, IL are Cameo Beauty Academy (36 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Oak Lawn, IL was $281,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

Most people in Oak Lawn, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Oak Lawn, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Oak Lawn, IL is home to a population of 56.9k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.5% of Oak Lawn, IL residents were born outside of the country (8.8k people).

In 2024, there were 6.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.9k people) in Oak Lawn, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.29k Other (Hispanic) and 4.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2024 Citizenship

94.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.9% of Oak Lawn, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oak Lawn, IL was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oak Lawn, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oak Lawn, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.9k ± 1.6k
Other (Hispanic)
5.29k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.92k ± 845

24%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

24% of the people in Oak Lawn, IL are hispanic (13.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oak Lawn, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.8k people

16.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.42k people

As of 2024, 15.5% of Oak Lawn, IL residents (8.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oak Lawn, IL was 16.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oak Lawn, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
438 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
355 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
181 ± 132

Oak Lawn, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Oak Lawn, IL.

Health

93.9% of the population of Oak Lawn, IL has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 9.43% on non-group plans, and 0.519% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.09%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

9.43%

Non-Group

0.519%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oak Lawn, IL declined by 20.4% from 7.64% to 6.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oak Lawn, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Oak Lawn, IL employs 27.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oak Lawn, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,655 people), Retail Trade (3,171 people), and Educational Services (2,833 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,214), Public Administration ($78,763), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,974).

Employment

Occupations

27.5k

2024 Value

± 1,399

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 7.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oak Lawn, IL grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 27.1k employees to 27.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oak Lawn, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,473 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,960 people), and Management Occupations (2,637 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oak Lawn, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.5k

2024 Value

± 1,399

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 7.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oak Lawn, IL grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 27.1k employees to 27.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oak Lawn, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,655 people), Retail Trade (3,171 people), and Educational Services (2,833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oak Lawn, IL, though some of these residents may live in Oak Lawn, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,914

Median earning men ± $3,013

$44,142

Median earning women ± $4,192

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,813), Manufacturing ($80,127), and Public Administration ($78,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,536), Wholesale Trade ($70,826), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,030).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oak Lawn, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Oak Lawn, IL awarded 36 degrees. The student population of Oak Lawn, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 82 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oak Lawn, IL are Black or African American (20 and 55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 36.1%), and White (3 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in Oak Lawn, IL by number of degrees awarded are Cameo Beauty Academy (36 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oak Lawn, IL are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (18 and 50%), General Cosmetology (15 and 41.7%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (3 and 8.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Oak Lawn, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 82 (0% men and 100% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 82 students enrolled in Oak Lawn, IL, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 49 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
15 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Oak Lawn, IL was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Oak Lawn, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Cameo Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cameo Beauty Academy with 36 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oak Lawn, IL, which is 0 times less than the 36 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 1.54 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oak Lawn, IL was $281,200 in 2024, which is 0.845 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $267,900 to $281,200, a 4.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Oak Lawn, IL is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Oak Lawn, IL have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oak Lawn, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$281,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,710

$17,838

Median Property Taxes

±$1,030

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oak Lawn, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oak Lawn, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 82.5% of the housing units in Oak Lawn, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oak Lawn, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,911

Median Household Income

± $4,762

21.6k

Number of Households

± 1,262

In 2024, the median household income of the 21.6k households in Oak Lawn, IL grew to $83,911 from the previous year's value of $82,493.

The following chart displays the households in Oak Lawn, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oak Lawn, IL is from Illinois.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (6.32%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in Oak Lawn, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oak Lawn, IL have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Oak Lawn, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oak Lawn, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oak Lawn, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oak Lawn, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oak Lawn, IL (5.4k out of 56.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oak Lawn, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.