Lake County, IL

County

Cities in Lake County

Neighborhoods in Lake County

Forest Lake / Estates of Indian Creek

Dunes Park / Bull Creek Terrace

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.8%

Households with Children

34.1%

School Enrollment K-12

84,050

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 18.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 19.6%
Some College or Associate's: 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.4%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 28.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 24.9%
Asian: 8.6%
Black or African American: 6.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 28.3%
South Asian: 46.0%
Southeast Asian: 22.6%
Central Asian: 0.3%
Other Asian: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 76.9%
Puerto Rican: 7.2%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 4.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.3%
Caribbean: 2.4%
Other Black: 35.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 68.6%
Spanish: 19.0%
European & Indo-European: 7.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 6.2%
Not Enrolled: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources