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Lakewood Shores

Illinois · 1,347 residents · 0.348 sq mi
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Lakewood Shores is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $159,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,347
−9%since 2000
from 1,487 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,871 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3116781K1K2K1990201020202024Lakewood Shores
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,097 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,763
+34%since 2000
from $18,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,433)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,272)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(38)
Diversity Score16.3%(219)
Diversity Score
16
+165%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood Shores, Illinois?

Lakewood Shores, Illinois has about 1,347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakewood Shores, Illinois?

The typical household in Lakewood Shores, Illinois earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood Shores, Illinois expensive?

In Lakewood Shores, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,000.

How educated are people in Lakewood Shores, Illinois?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood Shores, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood Shores, Illinois?

About 1.0% of people in Lakewood Shores, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood Shores, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood Shores, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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