Loves Park, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Loves Park, Illinois is 23,185 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $58,633, the median home value is $144,900, and the median age is 36.8.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (23,991 → 23,636).
23,185
Population
1420
People / sq mi
$58,633
Median Income
$144,900
Median Home Value
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Loves Park covers 16.3 sq mi of land at 1420 people per square mile.
About Loves Park, IL
In Loves Park, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $144,900. With 23,185 residents, Loves Park is a city in Illinois.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,633, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $144,900, with typical rent around $1,102.
Roughly 24.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Loves Park city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Loves Park city had a population of 23,991 in 2010 and 23,636 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,991 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
23,636
Population (2024)
23,991
Population (2010)
23,991
Peak (2010)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,991 |
| 2011 | 23,904 |
| 2012 | 23,798 |
| 2013 | 23,735 |
| 2014 | 23,579 |
| 2015 | 23,489 |
| 2016 | 23,463 |
| 2017 | 23,377 |
| 2018 | 23,330 |
| 2019 | 23,371 |
| 2020 | 23,400 |
| 2021 | 23,343 |
| 2022 | 23,350 |
| 2023 | 23,431 |
| 2024 | 23,636 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,633
Median Household Income
$36,224
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$144,900
Median Home Value
$1,102
Median Rent
62.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.9%
High School+
24.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
80.7%
Public Transit
7.9%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.7%
Foreign Born
89.2%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
13.7%
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
92.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 7.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Loves Park, Illinois has a population of 23,185 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Loves Park, Illinois is $58,633, with 9.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Loves Park, Illinois is $144,900, with median monthly rent at $1,102 and a homeownership rate of 62.4%.
The median age in Loves Park, Illinois is 36.8 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (23,991 → 23,636).
Loves Park city, IL Climate
Loves Park city, IL has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F) and receives about 887 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.5°C
Avg Temp
887
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8° / 18° | 32 mm |
| February | -5° / 24° | 29 mm |
| March | 2° / 35° | 61 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 88 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 86 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 105 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 101 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 105 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 99 mm |
| October | 10° / 51° | 66 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 66 mm |
| December | -4° / 24° | 49 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Loves Park city, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Loves Park city, IL are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -12°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.