Lake County, IL

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2023 Population
711,885
0.179% 1-year decline
US Senator
N/ADick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
N/ATammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
38.9
0.517% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$108,917
4.17% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$326,600
4.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, N/A had a population of 712k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $108,917. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lake County, IL declined from 713,159 to 711,885, a −0.179% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,553 to $108,917, a 4.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.36%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.89%), Other (Hispanic) (7.78%), and White (Hispanic) (6.87%).

None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.6% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake County, IL are College of Lake County (4,814 degrees awarded in 2023), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (588 degrees), and Lake Forest College (496 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $326,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 712k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Lake County, IL residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (407k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 56.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.6%
2023 Citizenship
91%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.6% of Lake County, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    407k ± 972
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    59.5k ± 938
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    56.2k ± 3.34k
24.4%
Hispanic Population
174k people

In 2023, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (407k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 56.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.4% of the people in N/A are hispanic (174k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

357k
2023 Value
± 4,649
−0.0495%
1 Year decline
± 1.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −0.0495%, from 358k employees to 357k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Management Occupations (50,194 people), Sales & Related Occupations (37,188 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

357k
2023 Value
± 4,649
−0.0495%
1 Year decline
± 1.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −0.0495%, from 358k employees to 357k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,500
Median earning men ± $1,769
$45,926
Median earning women ± $998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($119,385), Information ($98,438), and Public Administration ($93,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($67,656), Information ($66,239), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,258).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Presidential Elections

2024 Election Results
  1. N/AKamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. N/ADonald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. N/ARobert Kennedy (1.43%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lake County, IL awarded 6,555 degrees. The student population of Lake County, IL in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake County, IL are White (2,709 and 42.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,304 and 36.1%), Asian (477 and 7.47%), and Black or African American (415 and 6.5%).

The largest universities in Lake County, IL by number of degrees awarded are College of Lake County (4,814 and 73.4%), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (588 and 8.97%), and Lake Forest College (496 and 7.57%).

The most popular majors in Lake County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,856 and 28.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (489 and 7.46%), and Information Technology (336 and 5.13%).

The median tuition cost in Lake County, IL for private four year colleges is $32,530.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $326,600 in 2023, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $313,700 to $326,600, a 4.11% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in N/A is $108,917. In 2023, the N/A with the highest Median Household Income in N/A was Census Tract 8646.01, Lake County, IL with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 8650, Lake County, IL and Census Tract 8656, Lake County, IL, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

Housing

Property

$326,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,775
$190,963
Median Property Taxes
±$2,632
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Rent vs Own

74.4%
Homeownership
2023
61.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.4% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$108,917
Median Household Income
± $1,556
257k
Number of Households
± 3,706

In 2023, the median household income of the 257k households in N/A grew to $108,917 from the previous year's value of $104,553.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.4%)

In 2023, 68% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

28.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.92%
Uninsured
57.7%
Employer Coverage
11.6%
Medicaid
12.1%
Medicare
10.6%
Non-Group
1.16%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A grew by 1.91% from 6.79% to 6.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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