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Population Review

Lake County, IN — Population & Demographics

Lake County, IN has a population of 498,990. The median household income is $68,985 and the median age is 39.6.

498,990

Population

$68,985

Median Income

$214,700

Median Home Value

39.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White57.2%
Black or African American23.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$68,985

Median Household Income

$35,973

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$214,700

Median Home Value

$1,094

Median Rent

70.9%

Homeownership

Education

90.2%

High School+

24.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake County, IN has a population of 498,990 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Lake County, IN is $68,985.

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