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Lake Zurich

Illinois · 19,759 residents · 6.923 sq mi
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Lake Zurich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $341,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,759
+9%since 2000
from 18,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,854 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+19%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Lake Zurich
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,467
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,263
+63%since 2000
from $30,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,618
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $786 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(15,552)
Black0.9%(174)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,638)
Asian9%(1,781)
Other1.6%(313)
Diversity Score43.2%(8,530)
Diversity Score
43
+82%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

Lake Zurich, Illinois has about 19,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Zurich, Illinois earns about $113,467 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 $341,900, and the typical rent is about $1,618 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

About 53.4% 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 3.9% 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 4,812 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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