Libertyville, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Libertyville, Illinois is 20,493 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 119th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $162,270, the median home value is $499,300, and the median age is 41.9.
The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (20,420 → 20,643).
20,493
Population
2327
People / sq mi
$162,270
Median Income
$499,300
Median Home Value
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Libertyville covers 8.8 sq mi of land at 2327 people per square mile.
About Libertyville, IL
The poverty rate is what most separates Libertyville from the typical city: 1.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Libertyville is a city in Illinois with a population of 20,493.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $162,270, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $499,300, with typical rent around $1,537.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 71.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 25.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Libertyville village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Libertyville village had a population of 20,420 in 2010 and 20,643 in 2024, a 1.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,643 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.
20,643
Population (2024)
20,420
Population (2010)
20,643
Peak (2024)
0.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,420 |
| 2011 | 20,409 |
| 2012 | 20,423 |
| 2013 | 20,519 |
| 2014 | 20,556 |
| 2015 | 20,486 |
| 2016 | 20,461 |
| 2017 | 20,445 |
| 2018 | 20,315 |
| 2019 | 20,205 |
| 2020 | 20,563 |
| 2021 | 20,533 |
| 2022 | 20,485 |
| 2023 | 20,494 |
| 2024 | 20,643 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$162,270
Median Household Income
$81,283
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$499,300
Median Home Value
$1,537
Median Rent
80.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.8%
High School+
71.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.1%
Drive Alone
64.0%
Public Transit
25.9%
Work From Home
26.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.1%
Foreign Born
87.9%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
7.9%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Information | 7.9% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Libertyville, Illinois has a population of 20,493 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 119th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Libertyville, Illinois is $162,270, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Libertyville, Illinois is $499,300, with median monthly rent at $1,537 and a homeownership rate of 80.0%.
The median age in Libertyville, Illinois is 41.9 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 1.1% since 2010 (20,420 → 20,643).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.