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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake of the Woods

Illinois · 3,026 residents · 1.682 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $54,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,026
+12%since 1990
from 2,705 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,799 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+9%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake of the Woods
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,571
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,938
+61%since 1990
from $12,405 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$536
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
17.1% rent
1.3
−47%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,931)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.1%(125)
4
+222%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

Lake of the Woods, Illinois has about 3,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

The typical household in Lake of the Woods, Illinois earns about $42,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Woods, Illinois expensive?

In Lake of the Woods, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Woods, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake of the Woods, Illinois?

About 8.7% of people in Lake of the Woods, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake of the Woods, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake of the Woods, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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