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Fox Lake

Illinois · 10,579 residents · 7.833 sq mi
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Fox Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,136. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $203,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,579
+15%since 2000
from 9,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Fox Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,136
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,906
+19%since 2000
from $24,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(8,405)
Black0.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(533)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(1,573)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(9,289)
Black0.9%(96)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(940)
Asian0.9%(97)
Other0.4%(42)
Diversity Score25.5%(2,694)
Diversity Score
25
+49%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake, Illinois?

Fox Lake, Illinois has about 10,579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fox Lake, Illinois earns about $56,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Fox Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $203,100, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake, Illinois?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Lake, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Fox Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,149 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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