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Teenage pregnancy has become a rampant phenomenon today across the globe, and it is persistently eating deep into the fabric of the society in Nigeria as well. This calls for major concern, especially in communities within Lagos state and its environs. The study examined the perceived socio-demographic influences on teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Iwaya community, Lagos State. Two research questions and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research design used for the study was descriptive survey research design. The sample comprised one hundred (100) secondary school residents of Akoka, Lagos State, using the simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire constructed by the researcher was used for data collection. Data collected from the study were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. Findings from the study showed that, there is significant influence between low socioeconomic status and the incidence of teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Iwaya community; secondary school students with lower levels of educational attainment are more likely to experience teenage pregnancy in Iwaya community. The following are the recommendations: Government and NGOs should implement economic empowerment programs targeting low-income families in Iwaya community; educational institutions should provide scholarship, mentorship programs, and create a supportive learning environment; community support programs should be established.