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Gages Lake

Illinois · 10,819 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Gages Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,819
+4%since 2000
from 10,415 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,635 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+13%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Gages Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,318
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,915
+72%since 2000
from $28,391 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+2%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,693
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(9,317)
Black2%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(436)
Asian3.1%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(2,288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(7,122)
Black5.2%(566)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,587)
Asian6.8%(736)
Other7.5%(808)
Diversity Score66.5%(7,197)
Diversity Score
67
+203%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gages Lake, Illinois?

Gages Lake, Illinois has about 10,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gages Lake, Illinois earns about $103,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gages Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Gages Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $310,500, and the typical rent is about $1,693 a month.

How educated are people in Gages Lake, Illinois?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gages Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gages Lake, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Gages Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gages Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gages Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,470 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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