Lawndale, CA Demographics

A map of Lawndale's Population by Race

Lawndale, California has an estimated population of 30,781, a decrease from the 31,807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% Hispanic, 14.4% White, 11.1% Asian, 6.4% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lawndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lawndale has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lawndale, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lawndale is ranked the 264th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lawndale was ranked the 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lawndale's White Population

4,444 residents of Lawndale, or 14.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lawndale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lawndale ranks 1372nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Lawndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.4%.

Lawndale is more White than neighboring Hawthorne (9.2% White), and Gardena (7.4% White). Lawndale is less White than neighboring Alondra Park (21.2% White), Del Aire (28.5% White), and Redondo Beach (54.6% White).

Lawndale's Black Population

1,966 residents of Lawndale, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lawndale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lawndale ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Black residents' share of Lawndale's population has decreased from 8.0% to 6.4%.

Lawndale is more Black than neighboring Alondra Park (4.4% Black), and Redondo Beach (2.7% Black). Lawndale is less Black than neighboring Hawthorne (24.8% Black), Del Aire (6.6% Black), and Gardena (17.2% Black).

Lawndale's Asian Population

3,424 residents of Lawndale, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lawndale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lawndale ranks 301st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Lawndale's population has increased from 10.1% to 11.1%.

Lawndale is more Asian than neighboring Hawthorne (7.2% Asian). Lawndale is less Asian than neighboring Alondra Park (11.7% Asian), Del Aire (14.5% Asian), Redondo Beach (17.4% Asian), and Gardena (25.6% Asian).

Lawndale's Hispanic Population

20,038 residents of Lawndale, or 65.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lawndale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lawndale ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Lawndale's population has increased from 62.9% to 65.1%.

Lawndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Alondra Park (57.7% Hispanic), Hawthorne (54.7% Hispanic), Del Aire (43.7% Hispanic), Redondo Beach (15.2% Hispanic), and Gardena (44.4% Hispanic).

Lawndale's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Lawndale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lawndale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lawndale ranks 574th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lawndale's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Lawndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Aire (0.1% Native American/Other). Lawndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alondra Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Hawthorne (1.4% Native American/Other), Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), and Gardena (1% Native American/Other).

Lawndale's Multiracial Population

772 residents of Lawndale, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lawndale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lawndale ranks 1166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lawndale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lawndale's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.5%.

Lawndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Alondra Park (4.2% Multiracial), Hawthorne (2.7% Multiracial), Del Aire (6.6% Multiracial), Redondo Beach (8.9% Multiracial), and Gardena (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.