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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Zurich

Illinois · 18,104 residents · 6.923 sq mi
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Lake Zurich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,125. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $223,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% 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

Total population
18,104
+21%since 1990
from 14,947 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,615 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 2,159 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+11%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Lake Zurich
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,422 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,287
+47%since 1990
from $20,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $627 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
8.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(14,414)
Black0.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(513)
Asian2%(300)
Diversity Score16.1%(2,413)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(16,115)
Black0.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,005)
Asian3.8%(689)
Diversity Score23.7%(4,287)
Diversity Score
24
+47%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

Lake Zurich, Illinois has about 18,104 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Zurich, Illinois earns about $84,125 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 $223,400, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

About 43.8% 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 2.5% of people in Lake Zurich, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Zurich, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Zurich, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,157 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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