Lake County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lake County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17097
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 097
Geography
- Land Area
- 443.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 924.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1368.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.185968
- Longitude
- -87.805939
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 645,830
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 484,882
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 508,406 | 78.7% |
| Hispanic | 137,431 | 21.3% |
| White | 400,374 | 62.0% |
| Black | 44,970 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 44,870 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 495 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,123 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 402,224 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 82,658 | 17.0% |
| White | 325,759 | 67.2% |
| Black | 36,716 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 36,270 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,453 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,395 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 714,223
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $125,033
- Poverty Rate
- 8.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 57,917
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 437,310 | 61.2% |
| Black | 47,642 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 62,162 | 8.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 461,268
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 158,877 | 34.4% |
| Republican | 98,451 | 21.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 203,912 | 44.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 220,397 | 47.8% |
| Female | 240,857 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 277,406 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 69,480 | 15.1% |
| Black | 14,386 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 19,758 | 4.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 227,035
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 155,458 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 17,438 | 25.1% |
| Black | 4,165 | 29.0% |
| Asian | 7,831 | 39.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 107,555 | 48.8% |
| Female | 119,477 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 78,972 (16.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 226,749 (46.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 270,618
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $377,096
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,697
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.8%
- Work From Home
- 19.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.