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Heritage Lake

Illinois · 1,523 residents · 1.133 sq mi
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Heritage Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,358. Population has declined 10% since 2019. Median home value is $180,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,523
−10%since 2019
from 1,690 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−2%since 2019
from 40.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Heritage Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,358
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,523 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,513
Unchangedsince 2019
from $36,333 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $182,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
0.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score11.9%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,397)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(30)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other3.4%(51)
Diversity Score16.3%(248)
Diversity Score
16
+36%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 31.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Female
46.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

Heritage Lake, Illinois has about 1,523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heritage Lake, Illinois earns about $87,358 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 $180,100.

How educated are people in Heritage Lake, Illinois?

About 43.6% 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 6.4% of people in Heritage Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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