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Long Grove

Illinois · 8,366 residents · 12.387 sq mi
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Long Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,188. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $652,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 203% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,366
+24%since 2000
from 6,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Long Grove
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,188
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,473
+34%since 2000
from $62,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+225%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
5.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−16%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(5,960)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3%(202)
Asian6.8%(456)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(1,667)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(5,867)
Black1.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(429)
Asian19.6%(1,641)
Other3.3%(276)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,845)
Diversity Score
58
+134%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Grove, Illinois?

Long Grove, Illinois has about 8,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Grove, Illinois earns about $207,188 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 $652,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Long Grove, Illinois?

About 67.7% 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 2.0% 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 3,626 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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