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Long Lake

Illinois · 3,663 residents · 1.18 sq mi
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Long Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
3,663
+9%since 2000
from 3,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,104 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Long Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,764
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,627
+36%since 2000
from $21,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $856 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58%(2,125)
Black1.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(1,272)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(2,254)
Diversity Score
62
+119%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Lake, Illinois?

Long Lake, Illinois has about 3,663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Lake, Illinois earns about $95,764 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Long Lake, Illinois?

About 19.3% 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 5.8% of people in Long Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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