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Lake Summerset

Illinois · 2,048 residents · 2.119 sq mi
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Lake Summerset is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $214,200. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,048
−1%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
966 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+20%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Summerset
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,648 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,871
+21%since 2000
from $27,160 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+59%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,026)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,926)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(72)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.4%(49)
Diversity Score17.3%(354)
Diversity Score
17
+521%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Summerset, Illinois?

Lake Summerset, Illinois has about 2,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Summerset, Illinois earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Summerset, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Summerset, Illinois, the median home is worth about $214,200, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Summerset, Illinois?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Summerset, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Summerset, Illinois?

About 0.4% of people in Lake Summerset, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Summerset, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Summerset, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 833 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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