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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Third Lake

Illinois · 1,355 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Third Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,719. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $211,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 108% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,355
+9%since 1990
from 1,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,304 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+17%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Third Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,719
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,921
+62%since 1990
from $21,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$211,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,075
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
96.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
3.7% rent
2.2
−17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,228)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian1%(13)
Diversity Score4.7%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,267)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(45)
Asian1.7%(23)
Diversity Score13.1%(177)
13
+176%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Third Lake, Illinois?

Third Lake, Illinois has about 1,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Third Lake, Illinois earns about $96,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Third Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Third Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $211,000, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Third Lake, Illinois?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Third Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Third Lake, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Third Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Third Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Third Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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