CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8610.12
Illinois · Lake County · 5,564 residents · 5.74 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8610.12 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $283,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,564
+2%since 2020
from 5,466 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
969 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 952 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,051
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,950 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,972
+35%since 2020
from $30,401 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+4%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Retail trade13.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Wholesale trade7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$283,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $261,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,327
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,086 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−25%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(3,685)
Black1.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,579)
Asian1.8%(98)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score57.7%(3,153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(3,497)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(1,847)
Asian1.7%(97)
Other1.9%(107)
Diversity Score61.8%(3,437)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.9 min
+4%since 2020
from 39.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
43.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
14.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $98,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $283,200, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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