Lawndale, CA Demographics

A map of Lawndale's Population by Race

Lawndale, California had a population of 31,807 in 2020. It was 14.3% White, 8.0% Black, 10.1% Asian, 62.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lawndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is the 259th most populous. 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's White Population

4,549 residents of Lawndale identify as White, or 14.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawndale considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #1372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is more White than neighboring Hawthorne (10.4% White), and Gardena (7.9% White). Lawndale is less White than neighboring Alondra Park (18.3% White), Del Aire (31% White), and Redondo Beach (57% White).

Lawndale's Black Population

2,538 residents of Lawndale identify as Black, or 8.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawndale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #113 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is more Black than neighboring Del Aire (4.7% Black), and Redondo Beach (2.9% Black). Lawndale is less Black than neighboring Alondra Park (10.8% Black), Hawthorne (23.6% Black), and Gardena (21.3% Black).

Lawndale's Asian Population

3,208 residents of Lawndale identify as Asian, or 10.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawndale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #300 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is more Asian than neighboring Hawthorne (7.4% Asian). Lawndale is less Asian than neighboring Alondra Park (16.5% Asian), Del Aire (10.2% Asian), Redondo Beach (14.1% Asian), and Gardena (25.9% Asian).

Lawndale's Hispanic Population

20,018 residents of Lawndale identify as Hispanic, or 62.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawndale considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #293 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Alondra Park (49.1% Hispanic), Hawthorne (53.7% Hispanic), Del Aire (47.2% Hispanic), Redondo Beach (17.5% Hispanic), and Gardena (40.2% Hispanic).

Lawndale's Native American/Other Population

508 residents of Lawndale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawndale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alondra Park (1.5% Native American/Other), Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), and Gardena (1.4% Native American/Other). Lawndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hawthorne (1.8% Native American/Other), and Del Aire (1.9% Native American/Other).

Lawndale's Multiracial Population

986 residents of Lawndale identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawndale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lawndale is ranked #1159 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Alondra Park (3.9% Multiracial), Del Aire (5% Multiracial), Redondo Beach (7.3% Multiracial), and Gardena (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.