2023 ACS Census Data · Population 498,990
Lake County is a large county in Indiana with a population of 498,990. The median household income is $68,985, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.6%, median home value is $214,700, and 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
498,990
2023 estimate
Rank #144 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,985
Household
Rank #1126 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$214,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1078 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1171 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.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% above Indiana avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
25% below Indiana avg·3% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Indiana avg·6% 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 →
$35,973
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% above Indiana avg·3% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% above Indiana avg·18% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Indiana avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
29% below Indiana avg·15% below national avg
Housing Units
216,330
Households
193,474
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,470
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.1%
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
16% above Indiana avg·3% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Indiana 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 →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.1%
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