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Lake Ka-Ho

Illinois · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 0.284 sq mi
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Lake Ka-Ho has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,300. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% 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
235
Unchangedsince 2023
from 236 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 831 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+4%since 2023
from 55.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
158191225259292200920202024Lake Ka-Ho
2024235
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,588
+9%since 2023
from $23,501 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−7%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score8.3%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score9.3%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+13%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−19%since 2023
from 28.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% 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
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
44.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois?

Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois?

The typical household in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois earns about $44,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,300.

How educated are people in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois?

About 23.8% of people in Lake Ka-Ho, 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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