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Northlake

Illinois · 12,840 residents · 3.176 sq mi
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Northlake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $189,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,840
+8%since 2000
from 11,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,043 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,495
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,813
+31%since 2000
from $18,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(3,895)
Black3.3%(430)
Hispanic / Latino61.7%(7,922)
Asian2.8%(361)
Other0.9%(119)
Diversity Score64.6%(8,295)
Diversity Score
65
−2%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlake, Illinois?

Northlake, Illinois has about 12,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northlake, Illinois?

The typical household in Northlake, Illinois earns about $60,495 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 $189,100, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Northlake, Illinois?

About 14.3% 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 15.4% of people in Northlake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northlake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Northlake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 335 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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