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Lennox

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Lennox is an unincorporated community in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, nestled between the cities of Inglewood and Hawthorne and adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It's a densely populated area with a predominantly Hispanic population. Lennox has evolved from a small farming community established around 1905. The economy of Lennox is diverse, with major employment sectors including accommodation and food services, retail trade, and administrative support. Many residents work at LAX or in airport-related businesses. Despite its proximity to major economic hubs, Lennox faces economic challenges, reflected in its income levels and unemployment rate. Lennox is known for its strong community ties and cultural events centered around Lennox Park. The community's history is marked by its struggle to incorporate as a city and the subsequent annexation of its land by neighboring cities. Today, Lennox remains an unincorporated area governed by Los Angeles County.

Lennox, California

Overview
Classification
Census-Designated Place
FIPS Code
06-41180
Country
United States
County
Los Angeles County
Geography
Region
South Bay, Los Angeles County
Elevation
72 ft
Total Area
1.1 sq mi
Land Area
1.1 sq mi
Water Area
0 sq mi
Latitude
33.93972
Longitude
-118.3575
Climate
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters
Notable Features
Proximity to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Neighboring Areas
Inglewood · Hawthorne · Los Angeles
Demographics
Population (2020)
20,323
Est. Population (2026)
19,720
Median Age
35.8
Median Income
$57,759
Poverty Rate
16.35%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Predominantly Hispanic, with smaller percentages of White, Black, Asian, and Native American residents
Governance
Government Type
Unincorporated community; governed by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Governing Body
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Body Size
5 members
School District
Lennox Elementary School District and Centinela Valley Union High School District
Municipal Services
Law enforcement (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) · Fire protection · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library services
U.S. Congress
Padilla, Alex
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. Senator
Schiff, Adam B.
Schiff, Adam B.D
U.S. Representative
Huffman, Jared
Huffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2
Kiley, Kevin
Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3
Thompson, Mike
Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4
McClintock, Tom
McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5
Bera, Ami
Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6
Matsui, Doris O.
Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7
Garamendi, John
Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8
Harder, Josh
Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9
DeSaulnier, Mark
DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10
Pelosi, Nancy
Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11
Simon, Lateefah
Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12
Mullin, Kevin
Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15
Khanna, Ro
Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17
Lofgren, Zoe
Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18
Panetta, Jimmy
Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19
Fong, Vince
Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20
Costa, Jim
Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21
Valadao, David G.
Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22
Obernolte, Jay
Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23
Carbajal, Salud O.
Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24
Ruiz, Raul
Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25
Brownley, Julia
Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26
Whitesides, George
Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27
Chu, Judy
Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28
Rivas, Luz M.
Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29
Friedman, Laura
Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31
Sherman, Brad
Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32
Aguilar, Pete
Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33
Gomez, Jimmy
Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34
Torres, Norma J.
Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35
Lieu, Ted
Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36
Kamlager-Dove, Sydney
Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37
Sánchez, Linda T.
Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38
Takano, Mark
Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39
Kim, Young
Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40
Calvert, Ken
Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41
Garcia, Robert
Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42
Waters, Maxine
Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44
Tran, Derek
Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45
Correa, J. Luis
Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46
Min, Dave
Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47
Issa, Darrell
Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48
Levin, Mike
Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49
Peters, Scott H.
Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50
Jacobs, Sara
Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51
Vargas, Juan
Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52
Economy
Unemployment Rate
10.9%
Economic Profile
Residential · Commercial
Employment Sectors
Accommodation & Food Services · Retail Trade · Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services
Education
Schools
8
Students
3,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
School Districts
Lennox Elementary School District · Centinela Valley Union High School District
Infrastructure
Transportation
Interstate 405 · Interstate 105 · Hawthorne Boulevard · Prairie Avenue · Proximity to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Utilities
Golden State Water Company
Major Facilities
Curtis Tucker Health Center (in Inglewood, serving Lennox)
Recreation
Outdoor Access
Yes
Major Recreation Areas
Lennox Park · Jesse Owens Park (nearby) · Darby Park (nearby)
Parks & Trails
Lennox Park
History
Founded
1905
Named After
Lennox family, prominent landowners
Historical Significance
Evolved from a farming community to a residential area impacted by the growth of Los Angeles and LAX
Key Events
Established as a farming settlement · Named Lennox in 1912 · Annexation of portions by Inglewood and Hawthorne · Establishment of Los Angeles International Airport nearby