Census Data

Student attainment data must be analyzed through a critical lens which situates outcomes within the historical, political, and social context of a community. To help begin the deeper dive into the context of the community, below is a brief snapshot of some metrics describing the population of South Lawndale. To learn more, search for community organizations or historical societies in South Lawndale or further explore census data.

Source: Data in the table comes from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey five-year estimates.

	South Lawndale	Chicago
Total Population	71,717	2,699,347
Race and Ethnic Breakdown of Total Population	81% Latino 6% White 13% Black 0% Asian/Pacific Islander 0% Other	29% Latino 33% White 29% Black 7% Asian/Pacific Islander 2% Other
Household Annual Income Breakdown	27% below $25,000 44% $25,000 - $59,999 17% $60,000 - $99,999 11% $100,000 or above	23% below $25,000 26% $25,000 - $59,999 20% $60,000 - $99,999 31% $100,000 or above
Percentage of High Schoolers in Chicago Public Schools	93%	86%
Highest Education Level of Population Age 25 and Over	41% high school or less 33% high school diploma 12% some college, no degree 14% college degree	14% high school or less 22% high school diploma 17% some college, no degree 47% college degree