New Lenox, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in New Lenox

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

Demographics of New Lenox

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.6%

Households with Children

45.2%

School Enrollment K-12

4,457

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 22.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.1%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.6%

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: 1.6%
High School / GED: 20.2%
Some College or Associate's: 30.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.6%

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: 39.5%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 36.9%
Living Alone: 17.9%

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: 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 76.3%
Puerto Rican: 4.6%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.7%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%

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: 36.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 62.6%

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: 88.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 96.0%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.1%

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: 4.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.8%
Middle School (5-8): 8.5%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 69.2%

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