2023 ACS Census Data · Population 711,885
Lake County is a large county in Illinois with a population of 711,885. The median household income is $108,917, 67% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.1%, median home value is $326,600, and 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 95% above the national average.
Population
711,885
2023 estimate
Rank #93 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$108,917
Household
Rank #88 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$326,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #399 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
47.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #130 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
19.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
31.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
59% above Illinois avg·67% above national avg
Poverty Rate
36% above Illinois avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$55,756
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
123% above Illinois avg·56% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
71% above Illinois avg·54% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Illinois avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% below Illinois avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
270,083
Households
256,660
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,452
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
103% above Illinois avg·95% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Illinois avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.0%
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