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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Villa

Illinois · 5,864 residents · 6.532 sq mi
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Lake Villa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,078. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,009 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $207,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,864
+105%since 1990
from 2,855 in 1990
1990 – 2025
898 / sq mi
+105%since 1990
from 437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+2%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Lake Villa
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,078
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,872 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,238
+56%since 1990
from $16,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$207,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$816
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+22.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
23.3% rent
3.2
−8%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,823)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score5.4%(154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,335)
Black2.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(181)
Asian1.6%(96)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,021)
17
+224%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 28.2 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 Villa, Illinois?

Lake Villa, Illinois has about 5,864 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Villa, Illinois earns about $65,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Villa, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Villa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $207,800, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Villa, Illinois?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Villa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Villa, Illinois?

About 3.7% of people in Lake Villa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Villa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Villa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,009 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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