Oak Lawn village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Oak Lawn village, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Oak Lawn village, Illinois has a total population of 57,098, the 22nd largest city in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,493, which is about average than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Oak Lawn village Quick Facts

Population 57,098

Median Household Income $82,493

Median Home Value $267,900

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

High School Graduation Rate 90.3%

Diversity Index 52/100

Population 57,098 22nd of 1,445

Median Income $82,493 top 30%

Poverty Rate 9.2% 26% lower national

Median Home Value $267,900 top 20%

How Oak Lawn village Compares

Median Household Income

Oak Lawn village

$82,493

$81,702

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Oak Lawn village

$267,900

$250,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 42.5%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

62.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

26.8%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Oak Lawn village Rankings in Illinois

#22 Population of 1,445

#392 Median Income of 1,445

#312 Education of 1,445

#200 Home Value of 1,445

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Cities Similar to Oak Lawn village

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Berwyn city	55,888	$75,235	$286,000	25.4%	10.8%
Orland Park village	57,961	$98,979	$349,400	45.0%	6.6%
Des Plaines city	59,408	$94,303	$318,200	38.7%	5.8%
Mount Prospect village	55,648	$103,911	$377,000	48.6%	5.9%
Tinley Park village	55,007	$103,819	$289,000	38.4%	5.2%

Population Overview

Oak Lawn village is a mid-sized community located in Illinois. The total population is 57,098. It ranks as the 22nd most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oak Lawn village is 40.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oak Lawn village is $82,493. This is about average than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $267,900. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oak Lawn village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.8%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oak Lawn village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oak Lawn village, Illinois?

Oak Lawn village, Illinois has a population of 57,098 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Oak Lawn village, IL?

The median household income in Oak Lawn village is $82,493, which is 5% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Lawn village, IL?

The poverty rate in Oak Lawn village is 9.2%. This means approximately 5,176 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Lawn village, Illinois?

Oak Lawn village's population is 64.5% White, 7.5% Black, 23.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Oak Lawn village, IL?

The median home value in Oak Lawn village is $267,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Oak Lawn village, Illinois?

30.2% of adults (25+) in Oak Lawn village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.