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McCullom Lake

Illinois · 988 residents · 0.347 sq mi
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McCullom Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,430. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $138,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−5%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,847 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+14%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8739931K1K1K1990201020202024McCullom Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,430
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,630
+36%since 2000
from $20,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
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
$138,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(975)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(44)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(750)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(166)
Asian1.6%(16)
Other8.7%(86)
Diversity Score53.9%(532)
Diversity Score
54
+315%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCullom Lake, Illinois?

McCullom Lake, Illinois has about 988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCullom Lake, Illinois earns about $62,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCullom Lake, Illinois expensive?

In McCullom Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in McCullom Lake, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in McCullom Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCullom Lake, Illinois?

About 2.4% of people in McCullom Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCullom Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McCullom Lake, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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