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Gages Lake

Illinois · 10,198 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Gages Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $234,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
10,198
−2%since 2000
from 10,415 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,427 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Gages Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,880
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,827
+26%since 2000
from $28,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,251
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(8,121)
Black3.6%(367)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(872)
Asian6%(608)
Other3.9%(394)
Diversity Score46.6%(4,749)
Diversity Score
47
+112%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gages Lake, Illinois?

Gages Lake, Illinois has about 10,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gages Lake, Illinois earns about $79,880 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 $234,700, and the typical rent is about $1,251 a month.

How educated are people in Gages Lake, Illinois?

About 38.2% 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 3.3% 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 1,849 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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