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Lake Summerset

Illinois · 2,342 residents · 2.119 sq mi
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Lake Summerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $168,600. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,342
+14%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
53.7
+15%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Summerset
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(93)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(154)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(127)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(82)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.5%(176)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410%(234)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(256)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(343)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.7%(438)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412.3%(288)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(69)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,538
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,447
+49%since 2000
from $27,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−40%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,148)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.7%(93)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(9)
Ancestry
German35.8%(700)
Irish26%(509)
English5.4%(106)
Polish3.8%(75)
Danish3.1%(61)
Italian2.6%(51)
Swedish2.6%(51)
Welsh1.6%(32)
Dutch1.6%(31)
British1.4%(28)
Swiss1.4%(28)
American1.3%(26)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.1%(21)
Greek1%(20)
Czech1%(19)
Russian0.8%(16)
Finnish0.8%(15)
Scottish0.4%(8)
French0.4%(7)
Portuguese0.4%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.2%(242)
Married68.1%(743)
Widowed4.3%(47)
Divorced5.4%(59)
Women 15+
Never married25%(259)
Married62%(642)
Widowed5.4%(56)
Divorced7.6%(79)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Summerset, Illinois?

Lake Summerset, Illinois has about 2,342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Summerset, Illinois earns about $91,538 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 $168,600, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Summerset, Illinois?

About 31.1% 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 5.3% 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 1,127 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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