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Lindenhurst

Illinois · 14,406 residents · 4.527 sq mi
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Lindenhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $223,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,406
+15%since 2000
from 12,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,182 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+20%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Lindenhurst
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,495
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,420
+61%since 2000
from $27,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,562
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $929 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,320)
Black1.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(508)
Asian2.9%(369)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(2,496)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(11,044)
Black2.7%(391)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,654)
Asian5.1%(733)
Other2.1%(305)
Diversity Score46.4%(6,684)
Diversity Score
46
+133%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindenhurst, Illinois?

Lindenhurst, Illinois has about 14,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindenhurst, Illinois?

The typical household in Lindenhurst, Illinois earns about $115,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindenhurst, Illinois expensive?

In Lindenhurst, Illinois, the median home is worth about $223,600, and the typical rent is about $1,562 a month.

How educated are people in Lindenhurst, Illinois?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lindenhurst, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindenhurst, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Lindenhurst, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindenhurst, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindenhurst, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,368 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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