Fox Lake, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fox Lake, Illinois is 10,872 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 213th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $69,896, the median home value is $219,300, and the median age is 43.3.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (10,677 → 10,925).
10,872
Population
1388
People / sq mi
$69,896
Median Income
$219,300
Median Home Value
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Fox Lake covers 7.8 sq mi of land at 1388 people per square mile.
About Fox Lake, IL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Fox Lake: a median age of 43.3, older than the national median. With 10,872 residents, Fox Lake is a city in Illinois.
Median household income is $69,896, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $219,300, with typical rent around $1,059.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 23.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Fox Lake — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Fox Lake village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fox Lake village had a population of 10,677 in 2010 and 10,925 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,963 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.
10,925
Population (2024)
10,677
Population (2010)
10,963
Peak (2020)
0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,677 |
| 2011 | 10,650 |
| 2012 | 10,628 |
| 2013 | 10,630 |
| 2014 | 10,609 |
| 2015 | 10,555 |
| 2016 | 10,523 |
| 2017 | 10,519 |
| 2018 | 10,463 |
| 2019 | 10,451 |
| 2020 | 10,963 |
| 2021 | 10,932 |
| 2022 | 10,882 |
| 2023 | 10,874 |
| 2024 | 10,925 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$69,896
Median Household Income
$42,049
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$219,300
Median Home Value
$1,059
Median Rent
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.0%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
72.5%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
34.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.9%
Foreign Born
85.0%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
19.5%
With Disability
89.8%
Health Insurance
89.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.6% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fox Lake, Illinois has a population of 10,872 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 213th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Fox Lake, Illinois is $69,896, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fox Lake, Illinois is $219,300, with median monthly rent at $1,059 and a homeownership rate of 66.2%.
The median age in Fox Lake, Illinois is 43.3 years. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (10,677 → 10,925).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.