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Lake in the Hills

Illinois · 28,982 residents · 10.205 sq mi
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Lake in the Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,470. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $236,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,982
+25%since 2000
from 23,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,840 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+21%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K11K18K25K32K1990201020202024Lake in the Hills
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,470
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,782
+48%since 2000
from $26,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,487
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(20,324)
Black1.5%(337)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,462)
Asian3.3%(757)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(5,949)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(20,856)
Black2.3%(659)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(4,705)
Asian5.6%(1,637)
Other2.4%(682)
Diversity Score54.3%(15,736)
Diversity Score
54
+111%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake in the Hills, Illinois?

Lake in the Hills, Illinois has about 28,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake in the Hills, Illinois earns about $96,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake in the Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Lake in the Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $236,000, and the typical rent is about $1,487 a month.

How educated are people in Lake in the Hills, Illinois?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake in the Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake in the Hills, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Lake in the Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake in the Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake in the Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,116 residents, a change of about 394 percent over that period.

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

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