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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.