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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Lake

Illinois · 1,530 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Forest Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,428. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $189,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,530
+12%since 1990
from 1,364 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,371 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,897 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+15%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Forest Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,428
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,737
+64%since 1990
from $17,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$189,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $825 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
9.5% rent
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

40.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Lake, Illinois?

Forest Lake, Illinois has about 1,530 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Lake, Illinois earns about $78,428 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 $189,700, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Lake, Illinois?

About 40.6% 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 3.0% of people in Forest Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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