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Grayslake

Illinois · 21,248 residents · 10.914 sq mi
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Grayslake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $241,800. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,248
+15%since 2000
from 18,506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,947 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+22%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K14K18K23K1990201020202024Grayslake
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,583
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,346
+60%since 2000
from $28,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$241,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(15,180)
Black4.3%(920)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,851)
Asian6.5%(1,381)
Other4.3%(923)
Diversity Score58%(12,323)
Diversity Score
58
+131%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayslake, Illinois?

Grayslake, Illinois has about 21,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayslake, Illinois?

The typical household in Grayslake, Illinois earns about $99,583 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 $241,800, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Grayslake, Illinois?

About 55.5% 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 7.7% of people in Grayslake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayslake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayslake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,860 residents, a change of about 188 percent over that period.

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