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Lily Lake

Illinois · 993 residents · 2.717 sq mi
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Lily Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,000. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $288,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
993
+20%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7649461K1K1K2000201020202024Lily Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,399
+13%since 2000
from $29,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(797)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(64)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(941)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(46)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(119)
Diversity Score
12
+56%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lily Lake, Illinois?

Lily Lake, Illinois has about 993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lily Lake, Illinois earns about $95,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lily Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Lily Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $288,500, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Lily Lake, Illinois?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lily Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lily Lake, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Lily Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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