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CITY · 2020 ACS

Fox Lake

Illinois · 10,978 residents · 7.833 sq mi
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Fox Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,615. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $174,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,978
+20%since 2000
from 9,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.7
+24%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Fox Lake
202411K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(475)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(509)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(583)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(560)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(577)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(1,349)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(1,348)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.1%(1,545)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(1,789)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(1,285)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(706)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(252)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,615
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,159
+44%since 2000
from $24,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−18%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fox Lake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(8,405)
Black0.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(533)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(8,748)
Black2%(219)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,386)
Asian1.2%(134)
Other3.6%(397)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(497)
Puerto Rican1.6%(173)
Spaniard0.5%(59)
Guatemalan0.5%(49)
Cuban0.2%(19)
Asian origin
Korean0.9%(96)
Chinese0.2%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26.3%(2,823)
Polish20.4%(2,195)
Irish18%(1,933)
Italian10.4%(1,122)
English6.6%(707)
Swedish3.5%(377)
American3.4%(368)
Norwegian3.3%(355)
French2.7%(285)
Scottish1.9%(203)
Hungarian1.7%(181)
Dutch1.5%(156)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.4%(152)
Greek1.4%(151)
Romanian1.3%(143)
Czech1.3%(139)
Danish1%(108)
Ukrainian1%(106)
Austrian0.8%(90)
Ghanaian0.8%(88)
Russian0.5%(59)
Lithuanian0.5%(51)
Canadian0.4%(45)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(39)
Croatian0.3%(34)
Finnish0.2%(24)
Brazilian0.2%(22)
Belgian0.2%(21)
British0.2%(21)
Swiss0.1%(16)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(1,416)
Married51.3%(2,375)
Widowed2.9%(136)
Divorced15.2%(706)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(1,226)
Married46.2%(2,300)
Widowed11.2%(558)
Divorced17.9%(891)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake, Illinois?

Fox Lake, Illinois has about 10,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fox Lake, Illinois earns about $62,615 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 $174,100, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake, Illinois?

About 23.9% 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 9.8% 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 3,548 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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