Lake County, Illinois
Total Population: 711,885
County Seat: Waukegan
Median Home Value
$326,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$108,917
Across all households
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.6%
65 Years and Over
15.3%
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
88.6%
No Health Insurance
6.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
47.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$108,917
Mean Household Income
$152,447
Per Capita Income
$55,756
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$326,600
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
Total Housing Units
270,083
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Renter-Occupied
25.6%
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Married Couple Households
57.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.1%
Average Household Size
2.70
Broadband Internet Access
93.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17097.