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Channel Lake

Illinois · 1,785 residents · 1.804 sq mi
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Channel Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,384. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $141,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,785
+3%since 1990
from 1,729 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
989 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Channel Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,384
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,631 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,772
+87%since 1990
from $14,870 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $602 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,704)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,699)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score6.5%(115)
Diversity Score
6
+81%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+20%since 1990
from 30.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Channel Lake, Illinois?

Channel Lake, Illinois has about 1,785 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Channel Lake, Illinois?

The typical household in Channel Lake, Illinois earns about $51,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Channel Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Channel Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $141,100, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Channel Lake, Illinois?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Channel Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Channel Lake, Illinois?

About 9.9% of people in Channel Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Channel Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Channel Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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