CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Long Lake

Illinois · 2,888 residents · 1.18 sq mi

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Long Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,566. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $73,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 25%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,888

−14%vs 2000

vs 3,356 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

2,447 / sq mi

−14%vs 2000

vs 2,844 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.5

−8%vs 2000

vs 33.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,566

−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $57,179 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,566

−36%vs 2000

vs $21,034 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.8%

+6.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$73,800

−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $129,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$562

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $856 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

80.5%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.7% in 2000

19.5% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,893)

Black0.3%(11)

Hispanic / Latino11.5%(387)

Asian0.7%(24)

Other0%

Diversity Score28.1%(943)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,782)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino4.8%(139)

Asian0%(0)

Other3.7%(106)

Diversity Score19%(549)

Diversity Score

−32%vs 2000

vs 28 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.2%

+2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.8%

−7.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.6%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

29.4 min

+3%vs 2000

vs 28.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Lake, Illinois?

Long Lake, Illinois has about 2,888 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Long Lake, Illinois earns about $33,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Long Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Long Lake, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Long Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Lake, Illinois?

About 9.8% of people in Long Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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