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Long Grove

Illinois · 8,343 residents (2025 est.) · 12.387 sq mi
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#36Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#45Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.2%#74Highest homeownership rateof 6,82396.3%#74Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501
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Long Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $804,600. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,305
+23%since 2000
from 6,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 649 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+21%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,343 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Long Grove
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(247)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(473)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(678)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(548)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(507)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.8%(319)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(963)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(1,221)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(1,631)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(1,019)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(448)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(251)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$117,776
+89%since 2000
from $62,185 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
95.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−3%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$804,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+46.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−33%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Long Grove on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(5,960)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3%(202)
Asian6.8%(456)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(6,276)
Black3.1%(259)
Hispanic / Latino4%(334)
Asian12.3%(1,024)
Other5%(412)
Diversity Score
51
+41%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(109)
Guatemalan1.2%(96)
Colombian0.3%(25)
Chilean0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.5%(460)
Korean3%(252)
Chinese2.7%(221)
Japanese0.5%(41)
Uzbek0.4%(30)
Filipino0.2%(13)
Taiwanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German15.6%(1,298)
Irish11.1%(922)
Polish10.6%(879)
English10.6%(878)
Italian9.8%(816)
Russian5%(413)
American4.4%(368)
Ukrainian3.9%(326)
Lithuanian3.8%(318)
Norwegian1.9%(154)
Greek1.5%(122)
Hungarian1.4%(118)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.3%(110)
French1.3%(106)
Dutch0.9%(72)
Danish0.8%(63)
Austrian0.7%(59)
Romanian0.7%(55)
Czech0.5%(44)
Armenian0.5%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(42)
Scottish0.5%(42)
Canadian0.5%(38)
West Indian0.4%(31)
Serbian0.4%(30)
Turkish0.3%(28)
Slovak0.3%(26)
Croatian0.2%(19)
Portuguese0.2%(19)
Finnish0.2%(18)
Swiss0.2%(16)
Iranian0.2%(15)
Arab0.2%(14)
Lebanese0.2%(14)
Slovene0.2%(13)
British0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 96.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2016
from 70.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(923)
Married69.6%(2,520)
Widowed1.6%(58)
Divorced3.3%(119)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(589)
Married73%(2,400)
Widowed4.1%(136)
Divorced4.9%(162)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Grove, Illinois?

Long Grove, Illinois has about 8,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Long Grove, Illinois earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Long Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $804,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Long Grove, Illinois?

About 75.7% of adults age 25 and over in Long Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Grove, Illinois?

About 1.2% of people in Long Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,565 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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