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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northlake

Illinois · 12,505 residents · 3.176 sq mi
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Northlake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $91,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,505
+5%vs 2000
vs 11,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,937 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 3,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,129
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,406 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,209
−22%vs 2000
vs $18,119 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$448
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $604 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
2.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(6,913)
Black2.3%(277)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(4,133)
Asian3.6%(425)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(7,841)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(10,827)
Black1.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,972)
Asian3.5%(436)
Other8.5%(1,064)
Diversity Score52%(6,497)
52
−21%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlake, Illinois?

Northlake, Illinois has about 12,505 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northlake, Illinois?

The typical household in Northlake, Illinois earns about $35,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northlake, Illinois expensive?

In Northlake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Northlake, Illinois?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northlake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northlake, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Northlake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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