Lennox
cityLennox 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
- Classification
- Census-Designated Place
- FIPS Code
- 06-41180
- Country
- United States
- County
- Los Angeles County
- 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
- 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
- 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


















































- Unemployment Rate
- 10.9%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Accommodation & Food Services · Retail Trade · Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services
- Schools
- 8
- Students
- 3,800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- School Districts
- Lennox Elementary School District · Centinela Valley Union High School District
- 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)
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Lennox Park · Jesse Owens Park (nearby) · Darby Park (nearby)
- Parks & Trails
- Lennox Park
- 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
