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Lake Bluff

Illinois · 5,616 residents · 4.076 sq mi
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Lake Bluff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,444. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $647,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 155% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% 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
5,616
−7%since 2000
from 6,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,378 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+15%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Bluff
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,444
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,123
+59%since 2000
from $54,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,136
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $869 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−4%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,710)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian3.3%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(730)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(4,841)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(194)
Asian5.6%(314)
Other1.2%(65)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,433)
Diversity Score
26
+112%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

Lake Bluff, Illinois has about 5,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Bluff, Illinois earns about $174,444 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 $647,100, and the typical rent is about $2,136 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Bluff, Illinois?

About 81.0% 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 3.2% 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 103 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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