Lake County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 500,379 | — | #145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,493 | -4.9% | #1,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,195 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $230,600 | -18.2% | #1,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,131 | -2.8% | #655 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.4% | #1,816 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 500,379, making it the #145 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $71,493, ranking #1,087 out of 3,222 counties — 4.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $230,600 (-18.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,131/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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93.4% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Indiana
Lake County, Indiana has a total population of 500,379, making it the 145th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $71,493, which ranks #1,087 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Lake County is $230,600, 18.2% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,131 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%).
All data for Lake County, Indiana 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.