Lawndale, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lawndale, California is 31,113 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 263rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $83,538, the median home value is $726,000, and the median age is 35.6.
The population has declined 8.0% since 2010 (32,775 → 30,160).
31,113
Population
15777
People / sq mi
$83,538
Median Income
$726,000
Median Home Value
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Lawndale covers 2.0 sq mi of land at 15777 people per square mile.
About Lawndale, CA
What distinguishes Lawndale is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 15,777 people per square mile. Lawndale is a city in California with a population of 31,113.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $83,538 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $726,000, with typical rent around $1,847.
College attainment is 21.9%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lawndale: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Lawndale city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lawndale city had a population of 32,775 in 2010 and 30,160 in 2024, a -8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,157 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.59%.
30,160
Population (2024)
32,775
Population (2010)
33,157
Peak (2015)
-0.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,775 |
| 2011 | 32,902 |
| 2012 | 33,019 |
| 2013 | 33,108 |
| 2014 | 33,141 |
| 2015 | 33,157 |
| 2016 | 33,033 |
| 2017 | 32,875 |
| 2018 | 32,647 |
| 2019 | 32,389 |
| 2020 | 31,730 |
| 2021 | 31,073 |
| 2022 | 30,626 |
| 2023 | 30,333 |
| 2024 | 30,160 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,538
Median Household Income
$32,199
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$726,000
Median Home Value
$1,847
Median Rent
37.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
73.8%
High School+
21.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
73.7%
Public Transit
6.1%
Work From Home
24.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.9%
Foreign Born
32.3%
Non-English at Home
2.8%
Veterans
7.7%
With Disability
88.2%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 16.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 7.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lawndale, California has a population of 31,113 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 263rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Lawndale, California is $83,538, with 8.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lawndale, California is $726,000, with median monthly rent at $1,847 and a homeownership rate of 37.8%.
The median age in Lawndale, California is 35.6 years. The population is 51.5% male and 48.5% female.
The population has declined 8.0% since 2010 (32,775 → 30,160).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.