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Heritage Lake

Illinois · 1,520 residents · 1.133 sq mi
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Heritage Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $158,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,520
+3%vs 2011
vs 1,469 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 1,297 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−7%vs 2011
vs 38.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Heritage Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,450
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,556
−6%vs 2011
vs $29,320 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.255 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $173,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
−4%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,468)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(87)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 29.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Female
43.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

Heritage Lake, Illinois has about 1,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heritage Lake, Illinois earns about $81,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heritage Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Heritage Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $158,000.

How educated are people in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Heritage Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

About 5.8% of people in Heritage Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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