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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest Lake

Illinois · 1,364 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Forest Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,158. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $127,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,364
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,530 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,897 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−13%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Forest Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,158
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,428 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,486
−39%vs 2000
vs $28,737 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$127,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $189,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$825
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,167 in 2000
US average: $450
93.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
6.8% rent
2.6
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,412)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(74)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(226)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(55)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score13.2%(179)
13
−11%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forest Lake, Illinois?

Forest Lake, Illinois has about 1,364 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Lake, Illinois earns about $48,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Forest Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Lake, Illinois?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Lake, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in Forest Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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