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Population Review

Lake Forest city, IL — Population & Demographics

Lake Forest city, IL has a population of 19,190. The median household income is $228,120 and the median age is 46.1.

19,190

Population

$228,120

Median Income

$909,800

Median Home Value

46.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White84.6%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$228,120

Median Household Income

$110,436

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$909,800

Median Home Value

$2,120

Median Rent

89.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

99.1%

High School+

80.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

13.1%

Drive Alone

27.8%

Work From Home

33.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Forest city, IL has a population of 19,190 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Lake Forest city, IL is $228,120, with 2.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Forest city, IL is $909,800, with median rent at $2,120.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.