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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Bluff

Illinois · 6,056 residents · 4.076 sq mi
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Lake Bluff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,521. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $442,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 146% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,056
+10%since 1990
from 5,513 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,486 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,353 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+2%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Bluff
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$114,521
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$54,824
+44%since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$442,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$869
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $666 in 1990
US average: $602
90.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
9.3% rent
3.9
+12%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(5,382)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian1.5%(84)
Diversity Score6.9%(378)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,710)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian3.3%(198)
Diversity Score12%(730)
12
+76%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.9%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 97.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 31.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

Lake Bluff, Illinois has about 6,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Bluff, Illinois earns about $114,521 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 $442,600, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

About 72.9% 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 1.1% 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 543 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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