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Lake County

Illinois · 714,342 residents · 443.605 sq mi
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Lake County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $271,700. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714,342
+11%since 2000
from 644,356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,610 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
497K556K615K675K734K1990201020202024Lake County
2024714K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,654
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,973 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,223
+47%since 2000
from $32,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(472,968)
Black6.8%(43,580)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(92,716)
Asian3.9%(24,866)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(335,117)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(408,349)
Black6.6%(47,240)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(171,962)
Asian8.2%(58,901)
Other2.7%(19,641)
Diversity Score74.3%(530,420)
Segregation Score43.7%(312,233)
Diversity Score
74
+43%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Lake County to nearby counties

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Income$83,498−10%
Home value$324,500+19%
Population5,194,625+622%
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LAKE COUNTY VS
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Income$112,096+21%
Home value$391,400+44%
Population934,298+30%
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LAKE COUNTY VS
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Income$81,239−12%
Home value$265,500−2%
Population168,448−77%
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LAKE COUNTY VS
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Income$104,802+13%
Home value$308,100+13%
Population317,751−56%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Illinois?

Lake County, Illinois has about 714,342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Illinois earns about $92,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Illinois expensive?

In Lake County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $271,700, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Illinois?

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Illinois?

About 7.6% of people in Lake County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197,924 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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