Lake County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 714,223 | — | #95 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $110,416 | +46.9% | #95 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $345,700 | +22.6% | #441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,477 | +27.0% | #260 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -33.8% | #427 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 714,223, making it the #95 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $110,416, ranking #95 out of 3,222 counties — 46.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $345,700 (+22.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,477/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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93.1% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois has a total population of 714,223, making it the 95th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $110,416, which ranks #95 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Lake County is $345,700, 22.6% above the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,477 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 47.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.6%).
All data for Lake County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.