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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grayslake

Illinois · 7,388 residents · 10.914 sq mi
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Grayslake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,712. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 11,118 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $111,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,388
−60%vs 2000
vs 18,506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
677 / sq mi
−60%vs 2000
vs 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K10K14K18K23K1990201020202024Grayslake
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,712
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,143 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,457
−36%vs 2000
vs $28,898 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$111,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $192,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$596
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $820 in 2000
US average: $450
59.4%
−19.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
40.6% rent
2.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(16,293)
Black1.6%(288)
Hispanic / Latino5%(920)
Asian4.2%(781)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(4,653)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(7,281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(199)
Asian1%(76)
Other0.4%(31)
Diversity Score9.8%(722)
10
−61%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
−20.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Grayslake, Illinois?

Grayslake, Illinois has about 7,388 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Grayslake, Illinois?

The typical household in Grayslake, Illinois earns about $43,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayslake, Illinois expensive?

In Grayslake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Grayslake, Illinois?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grayslake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayslake, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Grayslake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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