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| name = Lynwood, Illinois
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'''Lynwood''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] and a suburb of [[Chicago]]. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census.<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
'''Lynwood''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] and a suburb of [[Chicago]]. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census.<ref name=2020CensusP2/>


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==Geography==
==Geography==
Lynwood is located at {{coord|41|31|35|N|87|32|53|W|type:city}} (41.526351, -87.548194).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Lynwood is located at {{Coord|41|31|35|N|87|32|53|W|type:city_region:US-IL}} (41.526351, −87.548194).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Lynwood has a total area of {{convert|5.547|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|5.47|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 98.61%) is land and {{convert|0.077|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 1.39%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lynwood has a total area of {{convert|5.04|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|4.96|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 98.47%) is land and {{convert|0.08|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 1.53%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 29, 2022}}</ref>
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1745421
|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
|access-date=2015-08-04
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213070108/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1745421
|archive-date=2020-02-13
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>


===Surrounding areas===
===Surrounding areas===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1745421 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 9,116 people, 3,052 households, and 2,253 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|1,808.37|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 3,624 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|718.90|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 75.95% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 13.95% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.43% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.70% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.48% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.25% of the population.
{{US Census population

|1960= 255
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There were 3,052 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.96% were married couples living together, 31.26% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.18% were non-families. 22.35% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.63% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.63 and the average family size was 3.02.
|1970= 1042

|1980= 4195
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The village's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.
|1990= 6535

|2000= 7377
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The median income for a household in the village was $76,154, and the median income for a family was $101,935. Males had a median income of $51,774 versus $36,304 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $31,039. About 4.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
|2010= 9007
|2020= 9116
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|estimate
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing from 1790|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 24, 2022}}</ref>
}}


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
===2020 census===
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|+'''Lynwood, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
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{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Lynwood, Illinois - Demographic Profile'''<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1745421&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1745421&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1745421&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
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!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1745421&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
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!% 2020
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|133
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''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''


===2010 Census===
==Government==
Lynwood is in [[Illinois's 2nd congressional district]] and the village mayor is Jada D. Curry.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} The Police Chief is Gregory Thomas{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} and the Chief Public Safety Fire Administrator is LaShaun Alston.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 7,377 people, 2,620 households, and 1,985 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,497.8 people per square mile (577.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 2,733 housing units at an average density of 554.9 per square mile (214.0/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village in 2010 was 65.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 28.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.52% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.4% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.2% of the population.


==Transportation==
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There were 2,620 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82, and the average family size was 3.27.
[[Pace (transit)|Pace]] provides bus service on Route 358 connecting Lynwood to destinations across the [[Chicago Southland|Southland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtachicago.org/uploads/files/general/RTA-System-Map.pdf|title=RTA System Map|access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>

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In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

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The median income for a household in the village was $59,954, and the median income for a family was $77,967. Males had a median income of $41,509 versus $36,458 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $22,650. About 3.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
The [[Ho-Chunk|Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin]] purchased land in the village near [[Illinois Route 394]], and hopes to place the land into a trust. The ultimate goal of the tribe is to create a resort complete with casino gambling.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Quigley|first1=Kelly|title=Ho-Chunk tribe floats Lynwood casino plan|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=9999200012359|publisher=Chicago Business|date=May 3, 2004}}</ref>

Since the onset of the [[Financial crisis of 2007–2008|recent recession]], the Ho-Chunk Indian Nation is now sitting with some of this land and the plans for a casino have been scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burbridge|first1=John|title=Midwest Wings trying to bring outdoor game indoors|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/recreation/midwest-wings-trying-to-bring-outdoor-game-indoors/article_4eac1544-cdac-58b8-868d-ec08b1c97e0c.html|publisher=The Northwest Indiana Times|date=November 11, 2013}}</ref>

==Government==
Lynwood is in [[Illinois' 2nd congressional district]] and the Village Mayor is Jada Curry. The Police Chief is Dan Dempsy and the Fire Chief is Keenan Newton.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1959]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1959]]
[[Category:1959 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:1959 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:Majority-minority cities and towns in Cook County, Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 21:05, 12 May 2024

Lynwood, Illinois
Village
Village of Lynwood
Official seal of Lynwood, Illinois
Seal
Motto(s): 
"A progressive, growing community of families and friends"
Location of Lynwood in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Lynwood in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°31′35″N 87°32′53″W / 41.52639°N 87.54806°W / 41.52639; -87.54806
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
TownshipBloom
Founded1959
Government
 • TypeVillage
 • MayorJada Curry
Area
[1]
 • Total5.04 sq mi (13.05 km2)
 • Land4.96 sq mi (12.86 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,116
 • Density1,836.42/sq mi (709.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
60411
Area code708
FIPS code17-45421
Wikimedia CommonsLynwood, Illinois
Websitewww.lynwoodil.us

Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and a suburb of Chicago. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census.[2]

Lynwood was founded in 1959. The village is bordered by Lansing to the north, Glenwood to the west, Ford Heights and Sauk Village to the south, and Munster and Dyer, Indiana, to the east. The Indiana state line borders the entire eastern edge of Lynwood. Lynwood is currently a mix of suburban neighborhoods with a substantial amount of remaining farmland.

Geography

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Lynwood is located at 41°31′35″N 87°32′53″W / 41.52639°N 87.54806°W / 41.52639; -87.54806 (41.526351, −87.548194).[3]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lynwood has a total area of 5.04 square miles (13.05 km2), of which 4.96 square miles (12.85 km2) (or 98.47%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 1.53%) is water.[4]

Surrounding areas

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  Lansing
  Glenwood Munster
  Glenwood   Munster / Dyer
  Ford Heights Sauk Village
  Sauk Village

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[5] there were 9,116 people, 3,052 households, and 2,253 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,808.37 inhabitants per square mile (698.22/km2). There were 3,624 housing units at an average density of 718.90 per square mile (277.57/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 75.95% African American, 13.95% White, 0.43% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.70% from other races, and 5.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% of the population.

There were 3,052 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.96% were married couples living together, 31.26% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.18% were non-families. 22.35% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.63% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.63 and the average family size was 3.02.

The village's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $76,154, and the median income for a family was $101,935. Males had a median income of $51,774 versus $36,304 for females. The per capita income for the village was $31,039. About 4.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Lynwood, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[2] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 2,265 1,187 25.15% 13.02%
Black or African American (NH) 5,886 6,869 65.35% 75.35%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 9 12 0.10% 0.13%
Asian (NH) 47 41 0.52% 0.45%
Pacific Islander (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.01%
Some Other Race (NH) 10 25 0.11% 0.27%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 133 229 1.48% 2.51%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 657 752 7.29% 8.25%
Total 9,007 9,116 100.00% 100.00%

Government

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Lynwood is in Illinois's 2nd congressional district and the village mayor is Jada D. Curry.[citation needed] The Police Chief is Gregory Thomas[citation needed] and the Chief Public Safety Fire Administrator is LaShaun Alston.[citation needed]

Transportation

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Pace provides bus service on Route 358 connecting Lynwood to destinations across the Southland.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lynwood, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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