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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tower Lakes

Illinois · 1,310 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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Tower Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,388. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $356,700. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 180% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% 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

1,310
−2%since 1990
from 1,333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,425 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,450 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+10%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Tower Lakes
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$130,388
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$52,025
+28%since 1990
from $40,645 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$356,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
98.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 98.1% in 1990
1.3% rent
2.7
−1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,312)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian1.1%(15)
Diversity Score7.2%(97)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,266)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.8%(10)
Diversity Score6.1%(79)
6
−16%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 34.8 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 Tower Lakes, Illinois?

Tower Lakes, Illinois has about 1,310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tower Lakes, Illinois?

The typical household in Tower Lakes, Illinois earns about $130,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tower Lakes, Illinois expensive?

In Tower Lakes, Illinois, the median home is worth about $356,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Tower Lakes, Illinois?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tower Lakes, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tower Lakes, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Tower Lakes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tower Lakes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tower Lakes, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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