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Willow Lake

Illinois · 1,026 residents · 2.732 sq mi
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Willow Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,889. Population has grown 29% since 2021. Median home value is $125,900. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
+29%vs 2021
vs 795 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+29%vs 2021
vs 291 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
−7%vs 2021
vs 60.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
7388168959741K20202024Willow Lake
2024764
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,889
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $74,038 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,760
−3%vs 2021
vs $37,925 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $127,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.4% in 2021
8.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(757)
Black4.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(944)
Black2.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian1%(10)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score17.1%(176)
Diversity Score
17
+50%vs 2021
vs 11 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 18.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.0% in 2021
Female
63.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Lake, Illinois?

Willow Lake, Illinois has about 1,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Lake, Illinois earns about $63,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Willow Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $125,900.

How educated are people in Willow Lake, Illinois?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Lake, Illinois?

About 8.0% of people in Willow Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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