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Lily Lake

Illinois · 1,032 residents · 2.717 sq mi
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Lily Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,792. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $335,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,032
+25%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+24%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7649461K1K1K2000201020202024Lily Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,792
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,711
+68%since 2000
from $29,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,025
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
4.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(902)
Black1.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(63)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score23%(237)
Diversity Score
23
+198%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lily Lake, Illinois?

Lily Lake, Illinois has about 1,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lily Lake, Illinois earns about $119,792 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 $335,900, and the typical rent is about $2,025 a month.

How educated are people in Lily Lake, Illinois?

About 40.1% 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 0.8% of people in Lily Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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