Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 714,223 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,610 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $110,416 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,153 |
| Median Home Value | $345,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 270,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 193,403 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 65,052 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,163 (4.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 258,455 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Family Households | 184,528 (71.4%) |
The table below compares Lake County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 99th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
