Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 713,159.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $331,991.

  • The median income in Lake County is $104,553.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $1,382.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 7.8%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 60.2° and there are 85.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Waukegan, IL Population 89,435

Buffalo Grove, IL Population 42,934

Wheeling, IL Population 38,823

Mundelein, IL Population 31,583

North Chicago, IL Population 30,890

Gurnee, IL Population 30,629

Highland Park, IL Population 30,209

Round Lake Beach, IL Population 27,229

Vernon Hills, IL Population 26,750

Zion, IL Population 24,570

Grayslake, IL Population 20,801

Libertyville, IL Population 20,555

Lake Zurich, IL Population 19,749

Lake Forest, IL Population 19,436

Deerfield, IL Population 19,173

Round Lake, IL Population 18,677

Antioch, IL Population 14,714

Lindenhurst, IL Population 14,403

Wauconda, IL Population 14,040

Beach Park, IL Population 13,995

Barrington, IL Population 11,244

Gages Lake, IL Population 10,897

Fox Lake, IL Population 10,798

Hawthorn Woods, IL Population 9,111

Lake Villa, IL Population 8,701

Long Grove, IL Population 8,279

Island Lake, IL Population 8,039

Lincolnshire, IL Population 7,907

Round Lake Park, IL Population 7,778

Park City, IL Population 7,702

Winthrop Harbor, IL Population 6,693

Volo, IL Population 6,368

Lakemoor, IL Population 6,128

Lake Bluff, IL Population 5,919

Grandwood Park, IL Population 5,391

Lake Barrington, IL Population 5,377

Highwood, IL Population 5,227

Fox River Grove, IL Population 4,600

Kildeer, IL Population 4,133

Green Oaks, IL Population 4,096

Riverwoods, IL Population 4,007

Barrington Hills, IL Population 3,890

Deer Park, IL Population 3,694

Hainesville, IL Population 3,547

Wadsworth, IL Population 3,448

North Barrington, IL Population 3,119

Long Lake, IL Population 2,939

Venetian Village, IL Population 2,723

Round Lake Heights, IL Population 2,687

Fox Lake Hills, IL Population 2,398

Channel Lake, IL Population 1,784

Knollwood, IL Population 1,763

Port Barrington, IL Population 1,557

Forest Lake, IL Population 1,344

Lake Catherine, IL Population 1,311

Tower Lakes, IL Population 1,282

Third Lake, IL Population 1,214

Bannockburn, IL Population 1,065

Indian Creek, IL Population 664

Mettawa, IL Population 601

Old Mill Creek, IL Population 122

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 60.2°.

  • There are 73.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 85.2 inches of rain each year with 12.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:39 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High60.2
Nice Days73.07
Rainfall85.2
Snowfall12.1
Sunny_hours4:39
60.2°
Average High
85.2
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

Antiochhs
Source: Wikipedia
Antioch Train Station
Source: Wikipedia User Gavin J. Dow | GFDL
Bhills
Source: Public Domain
Bcenterchurch
Source: Public Domain
Bhills Estate
Source: Public Domain
Barrington Gazebo Fall
Source: Public Domain

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 713,159. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 714,484 2.1%
2021 699,682 -0.3%
2020 701,473 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 49.6% female with 353,878 female residents.

  • Lake County is 50.4% male with 359,280 male residents.

Female
49.6% (353,878)
Male
50.4% (359,280)
Gender Lake County IL USA
Female 49.6% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 58.9% White with 420,382 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 46,314 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 719 American Indian residents.

  • 8.4% Asian with 59,847 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 256 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 3,185 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 20,000 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.8% Hispanic with 162,456 Hispanic residents.

White
58.9% (420,382)
African American
6.5% (46,314)
American Indian
0.1% (719)
Asian
8.4% (59,847)
Hawaiian
0.0% (256)
Other
0.4% (3,185)
Two Or More
2.8% (20,000)
Hispanic
22.8% (162,456)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County IL USA
White 58.9% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 8.4% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.8% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Lake County, Illinois

  • 3.3% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (23,869)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (14,747)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (34,889)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.2% (37,354)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (55,620)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.5% (89,177)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (87,095)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (133,230)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.6% (83,056)
$200,000 or more
21.6% (154,116)
Income Lake County IL USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.6% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 21.6% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (42,789)
9-12th Grade
4% (28,526)
High School / GED
20% (142,631)
Some College
18% (128,368)
Associate's Degree
6% (42,789)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (192,552)
Master's Degree
14% (99,842)
Professional Degree
3% (21,394)
Doctorate Degree
2% (14,263)
Education Lake County IL USA
< 9th Grade 6% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 20% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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