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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gages Lake

Illinois · 10,415 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Gages Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,750. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $161,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% 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

10,415
+25%since 1990
from 8,349 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,500 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 2,805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+13%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Gages Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,950 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,391
+63%since 1990
from $17,471 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$833
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $593 in 1990
US average: $602
87.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
13.0% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(8,049)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(136)
Asian1.9%(158)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,037)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(9,317)
Black2%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(436)
Asian3.1%(323)
Diversity Score22%(2,288)
22
+77%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.4 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 Gages Lake, Illinois?

Gages Lake, Illinois has about 10,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gages Lake, Illinois earns about $71,750 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 $161,800, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Gages Lake, Illinois?

About 37.5% 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 3.0% 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 2,066 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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