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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Zurich

Illinois · 14,947 residents · 6.923 sq mi
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Lake Zurich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,422. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,157 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $159,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,947
−17%vs 2000
vs 18,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,159 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 2,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,422
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,604
−32%vs 2000
vs $30,287 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$159,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $223,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$627
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $786 in 2000
US average: $450
91.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.3% in 2000
8.4% rent
2.7
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(16,115)
Black0.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,005)
Asian3.8%(689)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(4,287)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(14,414)
Black0.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(513)
Asian2%(300)
Other0.7%(103)
Diversity Score16.1%(2,413)
16
−32%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Zurich, Illinois?

Lake Zurich, Illinois has about 14,947 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Zurich, Illinois earns about $58,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Zurich, Illinois expensive?

In Lake Zurich, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Zurich, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

About 1.1% of people in Lake Zurich, 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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