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Lake Camelot

Illinois · 1,629 residents · 1.741 sq mi
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Lake Camelot is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,656. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $236,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
1,629
−7%since 2023
from 1,744 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+7%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Lake Camelot
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(86)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(112)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(130)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.1%(197)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.2%(133)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.4%(299)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.4%(251)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.6%(124)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(192)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(58)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,656
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,614
+1%since 2023
from $47,305 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
+1%since 2023
from 0.238 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $220,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.9%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other26.1%(425)
Diversity Score
49
+20%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Japanese0.7%(11)
Ancestry
German19.2%(312)
Irish15.9%(259)
Scottish15.5%(253)
English11.4%(185)
Swedish10%(163)
American6.8%(111)
Italian6%(98)
Polish3.1%(50)
Finnish2.9%(47)
Russian2.3%(37)
French1.2%(20)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Ukrainian0.7%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+4%since 2023
from 23.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Female
42.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.1%(299)
Married49.2%(358)
Widowed2.5%(18)
Divorced7.2%(52)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(158)
Married59.4%(341)
Widowed5.7%(33)
Divorced7.3%(42)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Camelot, Illinois?

Lake Camelot, Illinois has about 1,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Camelot, Illinois earns about $133,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Camelot, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Camelot, Illinois, the median home is worth about $236,400.

How educated are people in Lake Camelot, Illinois?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Camelot, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Camelot, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Lake Camelot, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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