Lake County, Indiana

Total Population: 498,990

County Seat: Crown Point

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Median Home Value

$214,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,985

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)52.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.9%
Hispanic or Latino20.5%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.2%

No Health Insurance

6.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,985

Mean Household Income

$90,364

Per Capita Income

$35,973

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$214,700

Median Rent

$1,094/mo

Total Housing Units

216,330

Owner-Occupied

70.9%

Renter-Occupied

29.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Married Couple Households

43.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.2%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

88.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18089.