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Lanark

Illinois · 1,504 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Lanark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,504
−5%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lanark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,028
+66%since 2000
from $17,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,399)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(38)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.5%(23)
Diversity Score12.4%(186)
Diversity Score
12
+255%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanark, Illinois?

Lanark, Illinois has about 1,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanark, Illinois?

The typical household in Lanark, Illinois earns about $47,917 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Lanark, Illinois?

About 14.3% 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 15.5% 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 122 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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