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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Libertyville

Illinois · 20,742 residents · 8.808 sq mi
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Libertyville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,828. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $258,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% 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
20,742
+8%since 1990
from 19,195 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,355 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+9%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Libertyville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,828
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,426
+59%since 1990
from $25,428 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $627 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−5%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(18,314)
Black0.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(420)
Asian3.7%(712)
Diversity Score15.8%(3,034)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(18,812)
Black1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(566)
Asian4.6%(948)
Diversity Score19.7%(4,091)
Diversity Score
20
+25%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.7 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 Libertyville, Illinois?

Libertyville, Illinois has about 20,742 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Libertyville, Illinois?

The typical household in Libertyville, Illinois earns about $88,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Libertyville, Illinois expensive?

In Libertyville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $258,000, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Libertyville, Illinois?

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in Libertyville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Libertyville, Illinois?

About 3.5% of people in Libertyville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Libertyville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Libertyville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,547 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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