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Lake Catherine

Illinois · 1,279 residents · 0.909 sq mi
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Lake Catherine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,889. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $193,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,279
−14%since 2000
from 1,490 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+23%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8761K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Catherine
2024968
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,889
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,970 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,950
+71%since 2000
from $23,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,295
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,426)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,124)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(85)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other5.2%(66)
Diversity Score30.2%(386)
Diversity Score
30
+296%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Catherine, Illinois?

Lake Catherine, Illinois has about 1,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Catherine, Illinois earns about $78,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Catherine, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Catherine, Illinois, the median home is worth about $193,200, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Catherine, Illinois?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Catherine, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Catherine, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Lake Catherine, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Catherine, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Catherine, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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