Lake County, Illinois

Total Population: 711,885

County Seat: Waukegan

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.1%
Hispanic or Latino24.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)8.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.3%
Two or More Races3.1%
Other Race0.6%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

47.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.