Lake County, IL

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2021 Population

714,484

2.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.56%

0.147% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$97,127

4.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$279,500

2.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

355,739

1.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lake County, IL had a population of 714k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $97,127. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lake County, IL grew from 699,682 to 714,484, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $92,654 to $97,127, a 4.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.16%), Other (Hispanic) (7.13%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.49%).

None of the households in Lake County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in Lake County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake County, IL are College of Lake County (3,676 degrees awarded in 2021), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (632 degrees), and Lake Forest College (462 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lake County, IL was $279,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Lake County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Lake County, IL borders Cook County, IL, McHenry County, IL, Allegan County, MI, Berrien County, MI, Van Buren County, MI, and Kenosha County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Lake County, IL is home to a population of 714k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.7% of Lake County, IL residents were born outside of the country (133k people).

In 2021, there were 6.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (428k people) in Lake County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71k White (Hispanic) and 58.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.2%

2021 Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.2% of Lake County, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lake County, IL was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
428k ± 773
White (Hispanic)
71k ± 3.22k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
58.3k ± 738

22.3%

Hispanic Population

160k people

22.3% of the people in Lake County, IL are hispanic (160k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

18.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

133k people

18.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

131k people

As of 2021, 18.7% of Lake County, IL residents (133k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake County, IL was 18.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lake County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,240 ± 648
Gulf War (2001-)
7,429 ± 675
Gulf War (1990s)
4,032 ± 534

Lake County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lake County, IL employs 356k people. The largest industries in Lake County, IL are Manufacturing (55,764 people), Retail Trade (41,487 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (40,629 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($121,000), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($119,063), and Finance & Insurance ($95,033).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

356k

2021 Value

± 4,515

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 1.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, IL grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 350k employees to 356k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake County, IL, are Management Occupations (47,551 people), Sales & Related Occupations (40,808 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,193 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

356k

2021 Value

± 4,515

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 1.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, IL grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 350k employees to 356k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake County, IL, are Manufacturing (55,764 people), Retail Trade (41,487 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (40,629 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Lake County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,063

Median earning men ± $1,582

$39,811

Median earning women ± $895

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,015), Information ($90,134), and Public Administration ($85,488).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($62,052), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,564), and Information ($56,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

8,561
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,488
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
4,438
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$17.3M
Manufacturing
$9.21M
Wholesale Trade
$9.2M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lake County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lake County, IL awarded 5,460 degrees. The student population of Lake County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,848 male students and 10,240 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake County, IL are White (2,525 and 47.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,592 and 29.9%), Asian (418 and 7.84%), and Black or African American (325 and 6.1%).

The largest universities in Lake County, IL by number of degrees awarded are College of Lake County (3,676 and 67.3%), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (632 and 11.6%), and Lake Forest College (462 and 8.46%).

The most popular majors in Lake County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,462 and 26.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (530 and 9.71%), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (191 and 3.5%).

The median tuition cost in Lake County, IL for private four year colleges is $41,249.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lake County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,088 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,088 students enrolled in Lake County, IL, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,046 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
792 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
130 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lake County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 792 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lake County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Lake County
3,676 degrees awarded
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
632 degrees awarded
Lake Forest College
462 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Lake County with 3,676 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake County, IL, which is 0.748 times less than the 3,123 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,525 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,592 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,249) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($901) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake County, IL was $279,500 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $271,700 to $279,500, a 2.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake County, IL is 73.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lake County, IL have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lake County, IL is $97,127. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lake County, IL was Census Tract 8650 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 8656 and Census Tract 8658.02, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

In 2022, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.66%.

Housing

Property

$279,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,026

$186,542

Median Property Taxes

±$2,663

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2021

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.8% of the housing units in Lake County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8650
Census Tract 8656
Census Tract 8658.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lake County, IL was Census Tract 8650 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 8656 and Census Tract 8658.02, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lake County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,127

Median Household Income

± $1,613

253k

Number of Households

± 3,644

In 2021, the median household income of the 253k households in Lake County, IL grew to $97,127 from the previous year's value of $92,654.

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (8.22%)

In 2021, 72.1% of workers in Lake County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake County, IL have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.15% of the workforce in Lake County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.66%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake County, IL (52.7k out of 697k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.3% of the children was living in poverty in Lake County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 154 in Lake County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.4% of the population of Lake County, IL has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IL see 881 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (900 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 835 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

881 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, IL

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IL see an average of 881 patients per year. This represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (900 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.61%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake County, IL grew by 2.57% from 6.44% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.2 in Lake County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.1% in Lake County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, IL.

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