Over the past decade, Lawndale's population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 29,040 in 2015 and settling at 26,249 in 2022. The median income has exhibited an overall upward trend, increasing from $42,691 in 2013 to $50,244 in 2022, with some variations.

Regarding racial demographics, the neighborhood has maintained a diverse composition. The Black population has remained the largest group, comprising approximately 38-43% of residents over the past decade. The Hispanic population has grown slightly from 18% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 27% to 18% during this period. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at around 9-12%.

The absence of new LIHTC projects in the last decade, despite population fluctuations and income growth, may indicate that other affordable housing programs are addressing the neighborhood's needs, or that the focus of affordable housing development has shifted to other areas of Philadelphia.

Lawndale's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory is limited to a single project completed in 1989, providing 8 low-income units. This represents a very small fraction of the neighborhood's estimated housing stock. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, including population fluctuations, overall income growth, and changes in racial composition. While the LIHTC program's contribution to affordable housing in Lawndale appears minimal based on available data, it is important to note that other housing assistance programs not captured in this analysis may be serving the community's affordable housing needs.