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Lake Bluff

Illinois · 5,563 residents (2025 est.) · 4.076 sq mi
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#67Most educatedof 6,82681.6%#74Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.5%#162Highest median household incomeof 6,818$204,000#195Most work-from-homeof 6,82633.8%
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Lake Bluff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $776,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,041
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,482 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 1,648 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+18%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,563 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Bluff
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(406)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(286)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(452)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(388)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(344)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.7%(285)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.2%(795)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(742)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(1,038)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413%(786)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(408)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(111)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,521 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,944
+95%since 2000
from $54,824 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+2%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$776,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,063
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $869 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−11%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Bluff on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,710)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian3.3%(198)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,054)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(372)
Asian6.5%(393)
Other3.7%(222)
Diversity Score
36
+116%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.8%(231)
Mexican1.3%(79)
Guatemalan0.3%(16)
Peruvian0.2%(13)
Colombian0.1%(8)
Cuban0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese3.8%(232)
Asian Indian1.7%(103)
Filipino0.4%(25)
Japanese0.4%(22)
Ancestry
German22.4%(1,353)
Irish17.7%(1,072)
English17%(1,026)
Italian11.1%(670)
Polish3.3%(201)
Scottish3.2%(192)
American3%(182)
Finnish2%(118)
Greek1.9%(115)
Romanian1.4%(87)
Norwegian1.4%(84)
Belgian1.3%(79)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.3%(76)
French1.2%(73)
Danish1.1%(65)
Bulgarian1%(59)
Austrian1%(58)
Russian0.9%(57)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(54)
Hungarian0.8%(48)
Czech0.6%(34)
Swiss0.5%(30)
Arab0.5%(28)
British0.4%(27)
Portuguese0.4%(24)
Dutch0.4%(23)
Iranian0.4%(23)
Australian0.4%(22)
Welsh0.3%(20)
West Indian0.3%(18)
Ukrainian0.2%(14)
Croatian0.2%(12)
Slovene0.2%(12)
Lithuanian0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.8%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.3%(547)
Married72.7%(1,784)
Widowed0.5%(12)
Divorced4.5%(111)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(414)
Married70.3%(1,717)
Widowed6.3%(153)
Divorced6.5%(159)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

Lake Bluff, Illinois has about 6,041 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Bluff, Illinois earns about $204,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Bluff, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Bluff, Illinois, the median home is worth about $776,700, and the typical rent is about $2,063 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Bluff, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

About 1.5% of people in Lake Bluff, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Bluff, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Bluff, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 528 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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