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Lanark

Illinois · 1,452 residents (2025 est.) · 1.121 sq mi
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Lanark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,541
−3%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,375 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,452 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lanark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,486
+97%since 2000
from $17,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+1%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,535)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,441)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(33)
Diversity Score15.4%(237)
Diversity Score
15
+341%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanark, Illinois?

Lanark, Illinois has about 1,541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanark, Illinois?

The typical household in Lanark, Illinois earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lanark, Illinois expensive?

In Lanark, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Lanark, Illinois?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lanark, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lanark, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Lanark, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lanark, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lanark, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 159 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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