Lawndale Facts and Figures

About North Lawndale

The boundaries of North Lawndale are approximately the Eisenhower (I-290) Expressway on the north; Cermak Road to the south; the Conrail track (2600W) on the east; and the Belt Line Railway (4600W) to the west.

Land Area: 5.2 square miles

Chicago Community Area: 29

Census Tracts: 2901-2927

Wards:

• 22nd
• 24th 
• 28th
• 29th

Police Districts:

• 10th (south of Roosevelt)
• 11th (north of Roosevelt)

Population:

• Total: 41,768
• Minority: 99%
• Median Age: 28

Jobs by Industry:

• Manufacturing: 4,369
• Retail: 3,063
• Health: 3,761

Transportation:

• Highway Access: I-290, I-55, I-90/94
• Major Arterials (Avg. Daily Traffic):
  • Roosevelt (17,200)
  • Cicero (33,000)
  • Pulaski (19,050)
  • California (13,800)