Lake County, IN

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Lake County Overview

497,682
TOTAL POPULATION
242,732
MALE POPULATION
254,950
FEMALE POPULATION
95.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,458
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,936
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,016
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
243,457
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lake County Area Codes

Race in Lake County

The most populous races in Lake County are White / Caucasian (292,007 | 58.7%), Black / African American (115,950 | 23.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (100,415 | 20.2%).
Race in Lake County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,4891.5%
Black / African American115,95023.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1290.0%
Hispanic or Latino100,41520.2%
Native / Alaskan1,6160.3%
White / Caucasian292,00758.7%
Two or more Races38,6707.8%
Some other Race41,8218.4%
Total497,682100.0%

Ancestry in Lake County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lake County are Mexican (77,814 | 15.6%), German (70,160 | 14.1%), Irish (50,418 | 10.1%), Polish (47,166 | 9.5%), and English (27,387 | 5.5%), together accounting for 54.8% of all Lake County residents.
Ancestry in Lake County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,5660.3%
Alaska Native60.0%
Albanian620.0%
Aleut260.0%
American10,6202.1%
Apache1670.0%
Arab3,3430.7%
Argentinean1610.0%
Armenian2390.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac630.0%
Australian1750.0%
Austrian7210.1%
Barbadian20.0%
Basque340.0%
Belgian3450.1%
Bhutanese5330.1%
Blackfeet2000.0%
Brazilian1110.0%
British1,0810.2%
Bulgarian2350.1%
Burmese9680.2%
Canadian1,0440.2%
Cape Verdean700.0%
Carpatho Rusyn330.0%
Celtic400.0%
Central American1,4430.3%
Central American Indian5330.1%
Cherokee1,3470.3%
Chickasaw170.0%
Chilean1070.0%
Chippewa940.0%
Choctaw1850.0%
Colombian4660.1%
Comanche170.0%
Costa Rican820.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian4,7130.9%
Cuban5220.1%
Czech2,3120.5%
Czechoslovakian5750.1%
Danish6520.1%
Delaware220.0%
Dominican5180.1%
Dutch14,3552.9%
Eastern European6350.1%
Ecuadorian850.0%
Egyptian680.0%
English27,3875.5%
Estonian50.0%
Ethiopian1390.0%
European4,1330.8%
Filipino670.0%
Finnish3050.1%
French6,8351.4%
French Canadian9690.2%
German70,16014.1%
Ghanaian1270.0%
Greek5,1321.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro470.0%
Guatemalan5910.1%
Guyanese1020.0%
Haitian2660.1%
Honduran3900.1%
Hungarian5,4241.1%
Icelander200.0%
Indian (Asian)1,3350.3%
Indonesian2440.1%
Iranian250.0%
Irish50,41810.1%
Iroquois1000.0%
Israeli880.0%
Italian23,1244.6%
Jamaican3850.1%
Japanese230.0%
Jordanian4800.1%
Korean2,8520.6%
Laotian320.0%
Latvian480.0%
Lebanese4010.1%
Liberian60.0%
Lithuanian1,8880.4%
Lumbee750.0%
Luxembourger1430.0%
Macedonian1,8830.4%
Maltese110.0%
Mexican77,81415.6%
Mexican American Indian9140.2%
Moroccan810.0%
Native Hawaiian1470.0%
Navajo1170.0%
Nicaraguan820.0%
Nigerian7020.1%
Northern European3610.1%
Norwegian2,1870.4%
Osage290.0%
Ottawa240.0%
Pakistani1830.0%
Palestinian3990.1%
Panamanian240.0%
Pennsylvania German1170.0%
Peruvian2020.0%
Polish47,1669.5%
Portuguese1420.0%
Potawatomi1490.0%
Pueblo970.0%
Puerto Rican15,1583.0%
Romanian1,6410.3%
Russian2,2020.4%
Salvadoran2740.1%
Samoan430.0%
Scandinavian7920.2%
Scotch-Irish2,1830.4%
Scottish3,8780.8%
Serbian4,8671.0%
Sioux1610.0%
Slavic2540.1%
Slovak7,3391.5%
Slovene1740.0%
Somali100.0%
South African330.0%
South American1,3240.3%
South American Indian390.0%
Spaniard1,3670.3%
Spanish1,0320.2%
Spanish American Indian500.0%
Sri Lankan6580.1%
Subsaharan African2,7810.6%
Sudanese340.0%
Swedish6,5701.3%
Swiss5530.1%
Syrian1000.0%
Thai2,5480.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian380.0%
Turkish3590.1%
Ukrainian1,5710.3%
Uruguayan780.0%
Ute380.0%
Venezuelan1910.0%
Vietnamese780.0%
Welsh1,3360.3%
West Indian990.0%
Yugoslavian3710.1%
Zimbabwean150.0%
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Immigrants in Lake County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lake County came from Latin America (19,134 | 3.8%), Central America (17,755 | 3.6%), Mexico (16,581 | 3.3%), Europe (7,277 | 1.5%), and Asia (6,712 | 1.3%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Lake County residents.
Immigrants in Lake County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,1950.2%
Albania140.0%
Argentina1010.0%
Asia6,7121.3%
Australia1100.0%
Austria70.0%
Bangladesh760.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3040.1%
Brazil490.0%
Bulgaria1000.0%
Cambodia120.0%
Canada5690.1%
Caribbean7930.2%
Central America17,7553.6%
China7780.2%
Colombia830.0%
Costa Rica500.0%
Croatia7340.2%
Cuba1560.0%
Czechoslovakia1370.0%
Dominican Republic1780.0%
Eastern Africa2880.1%
Eastern Asia1,4710.3%
Eastern Europe4,8961.0%
Ecuador260.0%
Egypt680.0%
El Salvador2620.1%
England2680.1%
Eritrea90.0%
Ethiopia1540.0%
Europe7,2771.5%
France240.0%
Germany9040.2%
Ghana1370.0%
Greece4510.1%
Guatemala5320.1%
Guyana460.0%
Haiti970.0%
Honduras2870.1%
Hungary1290.0%
India1,1780.2%
Indonesia470.0%
Iran90.0%
Iraq140.0%
Ireland1790.0%
Israel680.0%
Italy1090.0%
Jamaica2910.1%
Japan1250.0%
Jordan3960.1%
Korea5680.1%
Kuwait2290.1%
Latin America19,1343.8%
Latvia150.0%
Lebanon760.0%
Lithuania530.0%
Malaysia330.0%
Mexico16,5813.3%
Middle Africa190.0%
Morocco580.0%
Nepal70.0%
Netherlands260.0%
Nicaragua180.0%
Nigeria4010.1%
North Macedonia8270.2%
Northern Africa2650.1%
Northern Europe5920.1%
Oceania1300.0%
Pakistan2780.1%
Panama70.0%
Peru900.0%
Philippines1,7580.4%
Poland1,2960.3%
Romania2040.0%
Russia1810.0%
Scotland350.0%
Serbia4830.1%
South Africa420.0%
South America5860.1%
South Central Asia1,5480.3%
South Eastern Asia2,5620.5%
Southern Europe7630.2%
Spain2030.0%
Sudan130.0%
Syria1450.0%
Taiwan1400.0%
Thailand1000.0%
Trinidad and Tobago710.0%
Turkey580.0%
Ukraine330.0%
Venezuela1910.0%
Vietnam4630.1%
Western Africa5560.1%
Western Asia1,0320.2%
Western Europe9610.2%
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Sex and Age in Lake County

Sex and Age in Lake County

The most populous age groups in Lake County are 15 to 19 Years (17,407 | 7.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (17,729 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,823 (6.1%)14,165 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years16,317 (6.7%)15,171 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years17,246 (7.1%)16,921 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years17,407 (7.2%)16,408 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years15,716 (6.5%)15,051 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years15,252 (6.3%)15,390 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years14,710 (6.1%)15,170 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years16,524 (6.8%)16,991 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years14,812 (6.1%)15,771 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years15,009 (6.2%)15,636 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years15,227 (6.3%)15,832 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years17,379 (7.2%)16,956 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years15,202 (6.3%)17,729 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years13,801 (5.7%)14,805 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years9,823 (4.1%)12,090 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years6,024 (2.5%)7,602 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years4,053 (1.7%)6,537 (2.6%)
85 Years and over3,407 (1.4%)6,725 (2.6%)
Total242,732 (100.0%)254,950 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lake County

Median Family Size in Lake County

The median family size in Lake County is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (83,034 | 66.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (12,062 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lake County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple83,034 (66.4%)3.24
Single Male/Father12,062 (9.7%)2.97
Single Female/Mother29,928 (23.9%)3.22
Total Families125,024 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Lake County

The median household size in Lake County is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29,928 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (66,848 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lake County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple83,034 (43.3%)3.26
Single Male/Father12,062 (6.3%)3.32
Single Female/Mother29,928 (15.6%)3.40
Non-family66,848 (34.8%)1.20
Total Households191,872 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake County

Out of a total of 191,872 households in Lake County, 125,024 (65.2%) are family households, while 66,848 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 53,536, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 56,826.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-56,826 (29.6%)
2-Person Households53,536 (27.9%)8,861 (4.6%)
3-Person Households29,369 (15.3%)685 (0.4%)
4-Person Households23,241 (12.1%)369 (0.2%)
5-Person Households11,938 (6.2%)66 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4,678 (2.4%)25 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,262 (1.2%)16 (0.0%)
Total125,024 (65.2%)66,848 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Lake County

Fertility by Age in Lake County

Average fertility rate in Lake County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 116.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lake County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years387 (5.5%)24.0
20 to 34 years5,273 (74.9%)116.0
35 to 50 years1,384 (19.7%)27.0
Total7,044 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake County

49.5% of women with births (7,044) in Lake County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years16 (4.1%)371 (95.9%)
20 to 34 years2,494 (47.3%)2,779 (52.7%)
35 to 50 years980 (70.8%)404 (29.2%)
Total3,487 (49.5%)3,557 (50.5%)

Fertility by Education in Lake County

Average fertility rate in Lake County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lake County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School640 (9.1%)35.0
High School Diploma2,321 (33.0%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree2,212 (31.4%)58.0
Bachelor's Degree1,297 (18.4%)64.0
Graduate Degree574 (8.2%)77.0
Total7,044 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake County

50.5% of women with births in Lake County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School103 (16.1%)537 (83.9%)
High School Diploma740 (31.9%)1,581 (68.1%)
College or Associate's Degree1,068 (48.3%)1,144 (51.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,003 (77.3%)294 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree574 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,487 (49.5%)3,557 (50.5%)

Income in Lake County

Income Overview in Lake County

Per Capita Income in Lake County is $34,458, while median incomes of families and households are $82,936 and $66,375 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income497,682$34,458
Median Family Income125,024$82,936
Mean Family Income125,024$102,079
Median Household Income191,872$66,375
Mean Household Income191,872$86,793
Income Deficit125,024$12,016
Wage / Income Gap (%)497,68236.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)497,68263.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index497,6820.45

Earnings by Sex in Lake County

Average Earnings in Lake County are $40,256, $51,049 for men and $32,324 for women, a difference of 36.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Lake County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male128,777 (51.7%)$51,049
Female120,322 (48.3%)$32,324
Total249,099 (100.0%)$40,256

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake County

The most common earnings brackets in Lake County are $100,000+ for men (23,599 | 18.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (8,973 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,909 (3.0%)7,212 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,846 (3.0%)5,397 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,370 (2.6%)4,829 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,432 (1.9%)4,335 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,958 (3.1%)5,379 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,492 (1.9%)4,582 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,870 (2.2%)4,347 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,334 (1.8%)3,743 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,614 (2.0%)3,715 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,782 (2.9%)4,407 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,186 (4.8%)8,973 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,542 (5.9%)8,383 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,665 (4.4%)7,479 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,199 (4.8%)6,214 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,046 (4.7%)6,329 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,901 (3.8%)4,656 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,945 (7.7%)8,497 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,038 (7.0%)5,667 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,049 (14.0%)8,718 (7.2%)
$100,000+23,599 (18.3%)7,460 (6.2%)
Total128,777 (100.0%)120,322 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake County

Average earnings in Lake County are $58,929 for men and $36,540 for women, a difference of 38.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,096, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,938. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,525, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,858.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,938$22,858
High School Diploma$50,675$28,196
College or Associate's Degree$61,129$34,286
Bachelor's Degree$80,144$50,284
Graduate Degree$88,096$68,525
Total$58,929$36,540

Family Income in Lake County

Family Income Brackets in Lake County

According to the Lake County family income data, there are 26,380 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,126 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lake County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,5014.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993,1262.5%
$15,000 to $24,9996,0014.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997,6266.1%
$35,000 to $49,99913,00210.4%
$50,000 to $74,99920,87916.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918,37914.7%
$100,000 to $149,99926,38021.1%
$150,000 to $199,99913,12810.5%
$200,000+11,0028.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake County

4-person families (22,216 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lake County with $105,258 per family, while 2-person families (57,103 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $36,010 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families57,103 (45.7%)$72,021
3-Person Families28,932 (23.1%)$87,804
4-Person Families22,216 (17.8%)$105,258
5-Person Families10,848 (8.7%)$91,009
6-Person Families3,999 (3.2%)$104,824
7+ Person Families1,926 (1.5%)$103,750
Total125,024 (100.0%)$82,936

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake County

The median family income in Lake County is $82,936, with families comprising 3+ earners (15,437) having the highest median family income of $143,034, while families with no earners (20,718) have the lowest median family income of $45,864, accounting for 12.3% and 16.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,718 (16.6%)$45,864
1 Earner42,925 (34.3%)$57,553
2 Earners45,944 (36.7%)$113,761
3+ Earners15,437 (12.3%)$143,034
Total125,024 (100.0%)$82,936

Household Income in Lake County

Household Income Brackets in Lake County

With 32,234 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lake County, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 7,867 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lake County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012,0886.3%
$10,000 to $14,9997,8674.1%
$15,000 to $24,99914,7747.7%
$25,000 to $34,99915,7348.2%
$35,000 to $49,99923,21712.1%
$50,000 to $74,99932,04316.7%
$75,000 to $99,99926,28613.7%
$100,000 to $149,99932,23416.8%
$150,000 to $199,99914,5827.6%
$200,000+12,6646.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lake County

The median household income in Lake County is $66,375, with the highest median household income of $83,584 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73,837 households (38.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,548, with 4,752 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lake County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,752 (2.5%)$38,548
25 to 44 Years58,810 (30.6%)$70,231
45 to 64 Years73,837 (38.5%)$83,584
65+ Years54,473 (28.4%)$50,056
Total191,872 (100.0%)$66,375

Poverty in Lake County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake County

With 13.2% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Lake County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,152 males (25.7%) and 967 females (28.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,375 (23.1%)3,418 (24.5%)
5 Years687 (24.1%)967 (28.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,152 (25.7%)3,901 (21.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,696 (16.8%)2,362 (23.5%)
15 Years1,011 (25.6%)729 (22.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,536 (22.2%)1,378 (19.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,057 (14.1%)3,921 (19.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,961 (10.0%)5,887 (19.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,603 (11.6%)6,024 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,577 (8.6%)3,536 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,111 (9.6%)3,787 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,053 (8.8%)2,554 (9.7%)
75 Years and over779 (6.0%)2,329 (11.7%)
Total31,598 (13.2%)40,793 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake County

According to the poverty statistics in Lake County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 90.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,253 (76.9%)10,541 (75.5%)
5 Years2,163 (75.9%)2,389 (71.2%)
6 to 11 Years14,899 (74.3%)14,231 (78.5%)
12 to 14 Years8,417 (83.2%)7,708 (76.5%)
15 Years2,943 (74.4%)2,471 (77.2%)
16 and 17 Years5,389 (77.8%)5,801 (80.8%)
18 to 24 Years18,558 (85.9%)16,698 (81.0%)
25 to 34 Years26,718 (90.0%)24,616 (80.7%)
35 to 44 Years27,541 (88.4%)26,692 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years27,532 (91.4%)27,927 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years29,277 (90.4%)30,697 (89.0%)
65 to 74 Years21,313 (91.2%)23,872 (90.3%)
75 Years and over12,231 (94.0%)17,565 (88.3%)
Total208,234 (86.8%)211,208 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lake County show that 4.1% or 3,413 of the total 83,034 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.7%, comprising of 154 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 1,287 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children48,445 (97.4%)1,287 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children24,818 (95.3%)1,228 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children6,114 (89.1%)744 (10.8%)
5 or more Children244 (61.3%)154 (38.7%)
Total79,621 (95.9%)3,413 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake County

According to the poverty data in Lake County, 17.8% or 2,149 single-father households and 28.9% or 8,648 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 361 households (31.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 546 households (89.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children481 (8.3%)1,120 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,307 (26.1%)5,021 (32.8%)
3 or 4 Children361 (31.5%)1,961 (55.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)546 (89.4%)
Total2,149 (17.8%)8,648 (28.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake County

The poverty data for Lake County shows that 3,413 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 10,797 of the single-parent households (25.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 154 households (38.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 546 household (73.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,287 (2.6%)1,601 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,228 (4.7%)6,328 (31.2%)
3 or 4 Children744 (10.8%)2,322 (49.5%)
5 or more Children154 (38.7%)546 (73.6%)
Total3,413 (4.1%)10,797 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Lake County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lake County

Among the 221,831 employed individuals in Lake County, private company employees (164,956 | 74.4%), not-for-profit organizations (18,882 | 8.5%), and local government employees (14,564 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lake County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees164,95674.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,7943.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,1493.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,8828.5%
Local Government Employees14,5646.6%
State Government Employees4,5672.1%
Federal Government Employees3,5891.6%
Unpaid Family Workers3300.2%
Total221,831100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lake County

According to the labor force statistics for Lake County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (395,865), 61.5% or 243,457 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 16,312 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.3% or 52,112 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 1,621 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lake County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11,029 (41.4%)1,621 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Years24,214 (78.7%)3,342 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Years24,299 (79.3%)2,138 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years24,143 (80.8%)1,835 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years52,112 (81.3%)2,658 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years49,919 (80.9%)2,246 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years24,962 (72.7%)1,273 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years18,408 (55.9%)792 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years11,922 (23.6%)322 (2.7%)
75 Years and over2,336 (6.8%)37 (1.6%)
Total243,457 (61.5%)16,312 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake County

According to labor force statistics for Lake County, 76.5% of individuals (193,996) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (253,590) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 11,058 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 57,143 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 1,141 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,014 (55.5%)2,056 (9.5%)
High School Diploma59,755 (71.1%)5,967 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree64,980 (79.4%)4,583 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57,143 (86.5%)2,246 (3.4%)
Total193,996 (76.5%)14,455 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lake County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake County are Management (21,520 | 9.5%), Community & Social Service (19,732 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,492 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (11,510 | 5.1%), and Health Technologists (10,193 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lake County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (80.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12,212 (56.8%)9,308 (43.2%)
Business & Financial4,093 (46.2%)4,764 (53.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,848 (74.0%)2,406 (26.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2,723 (66.1%)1,399 (33.9%)
Architecture & Engineering3,348 (85.2%)582 (14.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science777 (64.6%)425 (35.4%)
Community & Social Service 5,648 (28.6%)14,084 (71.4%)
Education, Arts & Media996 (27.7%)2,602 (72.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,020 (47.6%)1,124 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library2,236 (19.4%)9,274 (80.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,396 (56.3%)1,084 (43.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,601 (17.9%)11,891 (82.1%)
Health Technologists1,749 (17.2%)8,444 (82.8%)
Total (Category)31,402 (42.5%)42,453 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lake County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,074 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (7,843 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,201 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (5,979 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (4,430 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Lake County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.4%), Security & Protection (78.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.4%), Personal Care & Service (76.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support754 (9.6%)7,089 (90.4%)
Security & Protection3,461 (78.1%)969 (21.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,709 (70.5%)717 (29.5%)
Law Enforcement1,752 (87.4%)252 (12.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,629 (40.0%)8,445 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,206 (58.4%)2,995 (41.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,393 (23.3%)4,586 (76.7%)
Total (Category)15,443 (39.1%)24,084 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lake County are Office & Administration (28,121 | 12.4%), and Sales & Related (21,015 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lake County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,801 (46.6%)11,214 (53.4%)
Office & Administration5,831 (20.7%)22,290 (79.3%)
Total (Category)15,632 (31.8%)33,504 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lake County are Construction & Extraction (12,485 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9,380 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (482 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lake County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry185 (38.4%)297 (61.6%)
Construction & Extraction12,159 (97.4%)326 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,910 (95.0%)470 (5.0%)
Total (Category)21,254 (95.1%)1,093 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lake County are Production (17,686 | 7.8%), Material Moving (12,626 | 5.6%), and Transportation (11,815 | 5.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lake County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13,444 (76.0%)4,242 (24.0%)
Transportation10,334 (87.5%)1,481 (12.5%)
Material Moving10,003 (79.2%)2,623 (20.8%)
Total (Category)33,781 (80.2%)8,346 (19.8%)
Total (Overall)117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake County

Employment Industries in Lake County

The major employment industries in Lake County include Health Care & Social Assistance (34,999 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (34,187 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (25,526 | 11.3%), Educational Services (18,135 | 8.0%), and Construction (16,630 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Lake County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake County

The Lake County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (76.6%), and Manufacturing (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.3%), Enterprise Management (77.9%), and Educational Services (73.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lake County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting407 (69.7%)177 (30.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction150 (62.8%)89 (37.2%)
Construction15,067 (90.6%)1,563 (9.4%)
Manufacturing26,021 (76.1%)8,166 (23.9%)
Wholesale Trade3,414 (71.6%)1,353 (28.4%)
Retail Trade12,297 (48.2%)13,229 (51.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,292 (76.6%)3,748 (23.4%)
Utilities1,251 (73.0%)462 (27.0%)
Information1,846 (60.6%)1,199 (39.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,688 (36.0%)4,787 (64.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,615 (47.7%)1,773 (52.3%)
Professional & Scientific5,952 (51.3%)5,651 (48.7%)
Enterprise Management46 (22.1%)162 (77.9%)
Administrative & Support5,430 (59.3%)3,729 (40.7%)
Educational Services4,773 (26.3%)13,362 (73.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,843 (16.7%)29,156 (83.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,421 (47.1%)2,721 (52.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,459 (40.0%)9,708 (60.1%)
Public Administration3,804 (54.8%)3,137 (45.2%)
Total117,512 (51.8%)109,480 (48.2%)

Education in Lake County

School Enrollment in Lake County

The most common levels of schooling among the 117,271 students in Lake County are high school (27,859 | 23.8%), middle school (27,185 | 23.2%), and elementary school (24,489 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Lake County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,3486.3%
Kindergarten6,5945.6%
Elementary School24,48920.9%
Middle School27,18523.2%
High School27,85923.8%
College / Undergraduate19,90617.0%
Graduate / Professional3,8903.3%
Total117,271100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake County

Out of a total of 117,271 students who are enrolled in schools in Lake County, 17,356 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 99,915 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,718 (34.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18,828 (91.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,844 (73.5%)1,385 (26.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old25,382 (86.7%)3,887 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds29,655 (88.7%)3,793 (11.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds18,828 (91.3%)1,804 (8.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,291 (85.4%)1,246 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,137 (79.3%)2,124 (20.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,470 (71.1%)1,408 (28.9%)
35 Years and over3,299 (65.8%)1,718 (34.2%)
Total99,915 (85.2%)17,356 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake County

Business (20,227 | 22.8%), education (13,713 | 15.5%), science & technology (12,967 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (6,139 | 6.9%), and engineering (4,503 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 88,606 individuals in Lake County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3273.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,5154.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,4222.7%
Psychology4,1204.6%
Social Sciences4,3845.0%
Engineering4,5035.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies6110.7%
Science & Technology12,96714.6%
Business20,22722.8%
Education13,71315.5%
Literature & Languages2,9433.3%
Liberal Arts & History4,4915.1%
Visual & Performing Arts2,4832.8%
Communications2,7613.1%
Arts & Humanities6,1396.9%
Total88,606100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lake County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lake County are males with 2 vehicles (49,428, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (41,086, making up 46.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,116 (2.7%)2,796 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle18,095 (15.7%)26,273 (24.8%)
2 Vehicles49,428 (42.8%)41,086 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles26,663 (23.1%)21,808 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles11,948 (10.3%)9,367 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles6,204 (5.4%)4,485 (4.2%)
Total115,454 (100.0%)105,815 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lake County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lake County are 15 to 19 minutes (30,084 commuters, 14.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (29,484 commuters, 14.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (27,195 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Lake County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1862.0%
5 to 9 Minutes18,3818.8%
10 to 14 Minutes23,76411.4%
15 to 19 Minutes30,08414.4%
20 to 24 Minutes29,48414.2%
25 to 29 Minutes14,3296.9%
30 to 34 Minutes27,19513.1%
35 to 39 Minutes7,2953.5%
40 to 44 Minutes11,1845.4%
45 to 59 Minutes19,0849.2%
60 to 89 Minutes16,6308.0%
90 or more Minutes6,5813.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Lake County

The most common commute times in Lake County are 30 to 34 minutes (15,713 commuters, 14.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,979 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lake County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,769 (1.6%)2,417 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,895 (7.2%)10,486 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,432 (9.5%)13,332 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,105 (12.9%)15,979 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes14,750 (13.5%)14,734 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes7,498 (6.8%)6,831 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes15,713 (14.3%)11,482 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,348 (4.0%)2,947 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,401 (5.8%)4,783 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,697 (10.7%)7,387 (7.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes10,796 (9.9%)5,834 (5.9%)
90 or more Minutes4,243 (3.9%)2,338 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lake County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (12,964, 11.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,018, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12,443 (11.4%)4,336 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,381 (8.6%)3,286 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,576 (6.9%)3,874 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12,964 (11.8%)7,659 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,628 (8.8%)9,745 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,015 (11.0%)14,018 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,317 (6.7%)12,473 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,057 (7.3%)10,992 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,554 (3.2%)5,321 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,078 (3.7%)6,770 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,017 (1.8%)3,142 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,461 (1.3%)1,066 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10,306 (9.4%)8,063 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,850 (8.1%)7,805 (7.9%)
Total109,647 (100.0%)98,550 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lake County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lake County

Of the total 191,872 dwellings in Lake County, owner-occupied units account for 136,080 (70.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 55,792 (29.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lake County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units136,08070.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units55,79229.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units191,872100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household56,82629.6%
2-Person Household62,39732.5%
3-Person Household30,05415.7%
4+ Person Household42,59522.2%
Total Housing Units191,872100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household34,592 (60.9%)22,234 (39.1%)
2-Person Household47,898 (76.8%)14,499 (23.2%)
3-Person Household21,999 (73.2%)8,055 (26.8%)
4+ Person Household31,591 (74.2%)11,004 (25.8%)
Total Housing Units136,080 (70.9%)55,792 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,642 (57.5%)7,141 (42.5%)
High School Diploma42,696 (68.2%)19,881 (31.8%)
College/Associate Degree41,805 (67.4%)20,178 (32.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,937 (83.0%)8,592 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29,68115.5%
35 to 44 Years33,88117.7%
45 to 54 Years33,42417.4%
55 to 64 Years40,41321.1%
65 to 74 Years32,17516.8%
75 to 84 Years15,8738.3%
85 Years and Over6,4253.4%
Total191,872100.0%

Housing Finances in Lake County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied136,080 (70.9%)$82,351
Renter-Occupied55,792 (29.1%)$36,783
Average191,872 (100.0%)$66,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,152 (2.3%)5,001 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,678 (1.2%)2,260 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,971 (2.2%)4,973 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,143 (2.3%)2,966 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,055 (3.0%)4,603 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,853 (6.5%)6,911 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,250 (10.5%)9,007 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,516 (16.6%)9,580 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,676 (15.9%)4,677 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,290 (20.8%)3,968 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more25,496 (18.7%)1,846 (3.3%)
Total136,080 (100.0%)55,792 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,638 (3.4%)2,313 (4.2%)
$300 to $49917,887 (13.1%)2,679 (4.8%)
$500 to $79926,328 (19.4%)7,200 (12.9%)
$800 to $99913,949 (10.2%)11,676 (20.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49934,502 (25.4%)22,197 (39.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99921,737 (16.0%)4,680 (8.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4999,538 (7.0%)820 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,673 (2.7%)178 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more3,828 (2.8%)253 (0.4%)
Total136,080 (100.0%)55,792 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lake County

Housing Structures in Lake County

Housing Structures in Lake County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached139,96773.0%
Single Unit, Attached14,7157.7%
2 Unit Apartments5,3942.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,3492.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,8234.1%
10 or more Apartments15,9558.3%
Mobile Home / Other2,6691.4%
Total191,872100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached119,599 (85.5%)20,368 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached9,963 (67.7%)4,752 (32.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,630 (30.2%)3,764 (69.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments999 (18.7%)4,350 (81.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments923 (11.8%)6,900 (88.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,255 (7.9%)14,700 (92.1%)
Mobile Home / Other1,711 (64.1%)958 (35.9%)
Total136,080 (70.9%)55,792 (29.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room220 (0.2%)1,414 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,169 (1.6%)10,525 (18.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms40,580 (29.8%)30,627 (54.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms57,112 (42.0%)10,757 (19.3%)
8 or more Rooms35,999 (26.5%)2,469 (4.4%)
Total136,080 (100.0%)55,792 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas123,493 (90.7%)42,022 (75.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,188 (2.3%)762 (1.4%)
Electricity7,749 (5.7%)12,041 (21.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene472 (0.4%)78 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke14 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels825 (0.6%)323 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used339 (0.3%)566 (1.0%)
Total136,080 (100.0%)55,792 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,290 (3.2%)10,357 (18.6%)
1 Vehicle38,873 (28.6%)28,807 (51.6%)
2 Vehicles56,759 (41.7%)13,077 (23.4%)
3 or more Vehicles36,158 (26.6%)3,551 (6.4%)
Total136,080 (100.0%)55,792 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lake County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lake County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units49,36186,719
Median Property Value$167,700$209,700
Median Household Income$59,452$20,197
Monthly Housing Costs$530$3,722
Real Estate Taxes$1,680$935

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,723 (11.6%)3,147 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9998,419 (17.1%)7,821 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99926,787 (54.3%)52,951 (61.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,409 (13.0%)18,176 (21.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,335 (2.7%)3,616 (4.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999322 (0.6%)569 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more366 (0.7%)439 (0.5%)
Total49,361 (100.0%)86,719 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,034 (6.1%)1,723 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,945 (12.0%)1,796 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,981 (10.1%)4,224 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,953 (14.1%)3,872 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,261 (18.8%)7,297 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,993 (14.2%)13,255 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,895 (14.0%)14,683 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more5,299 (10.7%)21,395 (24.7%)
Total49,361 (100.0%)86,719 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x19,148 (38.8%)96,666 (111.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,161 (16.5%)38,043 (43.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,495 (11.1%)20,902 (24.1%)
4.0x or more15,914 (32.2%)10,706 (12.3%)
Total49,361 (100.0%)86,719 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009,489 (19.2%)556 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49912,191 (24.7%)7,989 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,49926,745 (54.2%)21,312 (24.6%)
Total49,361 (100.0%)86,719 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years34,121 (96.8%)1,140 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years83,390 (95.5%)3,933 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years37,357 (87.7%)5,253 (12.3%)
26 to 34 Years46,649 (86.8%)7,075 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years57,382 (89.9%)6,478 (10.1%)
45 to 54 Years56,685 (92.1%)4,891 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years62,393 (93.3%)4,479 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years49,638 (99.7%)154 (0.3%)
75 Years and older32,862 (99.9%)42 (0.1%)
Total460,477 (93.2%)33,445 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born34,121 (96.8%)1,140 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen83,390 (95.5%)3,933 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen37,357 (87.7%)5,253 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00057,808 (90.1%)6,371 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99976,470 (90.8%)7,777 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99970,005 (90.5%)7,341 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,947 (93.5%)4,637 (6.5%)
$100,000 and over187,673 (96.3%)7,142 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616,623 (47.1%)18,717 (53.1%)
6 to 18 Years35,967 (41.2%)51,242 (58.7%)
19 to 25 Years8,499 (20.0%)30,191 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Years13,028 (24.2%)35,164 (65.4%)
35 to 44 Years12,672 (19.8%)46,807 (73.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,198 (16.6%)47,868 (77.7%)
55 to 64 Years15,563 (23.3%)50,129 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years47,492 (95.4%)28,591 (57.4%)
75 Years and over32,431 (98.6%)20,196 (61.4%)
Total192,473 (39.0%)328,905 (66.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (0.9%)41 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,645 (6.0%)1,677 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years4,719 (9.1%)3,567 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years12,861 (13.7%)13,140 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,373 (23.0%)5,930 (22.4%)
75 Years and over6,272 (48.2%)9,522 (47.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lake County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lake County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (0.4%)41 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years189 (0.4%)110 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years508 (1.0%)263 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,991 (3.2%)2,013 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,439 (10.4%)1,177 (4.4%)
75 Years and over3,201 (24.6%)3,959 (19.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lake County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years201 (0.4%)485 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years807 (1.6%)791 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,888 (2.0%)2,628 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years994 (4.3%)1,032 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,020 (7.8%)1,408 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lake County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,318 (5.2%)978 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,076 (6.0%)2,201 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,091 (5.4%)4,274 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,238 (5.3%)911 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,554 (11.9%)2,830 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lake County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years113 (0.3%)318 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years706 (1.4%)866 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,170 (6.6%)7,218 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,808 (12.0%)4,525 (17.1%)
75 Years and over3,732 (28.7%)7,011 (35.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lake County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years477 (1.1%)241 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years554 (1.1%)417 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,475 (2.6%)2,511 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years782 (3.4%)970 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,391 (10.7%)3,060 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Lake County

Computing Device Access in Lake County

Computing Device Access in Lake County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop141,03173.5%
Smartphone163,81885.4%
Tablet115,17960.0%
No Computing Device15,2818.0%
Total191,872100.0%

Internet Access in Lake County

Internet Access in Lake County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3380.2%
Broadband Home137,58571.7%
Cellular Data Only19,87410.4%
Satellite Internet13,7827.2%
No Internet25,66213.4%
Total191,872100.0%

Lake County Summary

Lake County, Indiana is located in the northwest corner of the state, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is bordered by Lake Michigan to the north, Porter County to the east, LaPorte County to the south, and the state of Illinois to the west. The county seat is Crown Point, and the largest city is Hammond.

History

The area that is now Lake County was first settled by Native Americans, including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Chippewa tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the early 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1837. The county was named for its many lakes, including Lake Michigan, Lake George, and Lake of the Red Cedars.
The county was largely agricultural in the 19th century, with the main crops being wheat, corn, and oats. The county also had a thriving lumber industry, and the city of Hammond was founded in 1869 as a lumber town.
In the early 20th century, the county began to industrialize, with the steel industry becoming a major employer. The city of Gary was founded in 1906 as a steel town, and the county’s population grew rapidly.

Geography

Lake County covers an area of 521 square miles, and is located in the northwest corner of Indiana. It is bordered by Lake Michigan to the north, Porter County to the east, LaPorte County to the south, and the state of Illinois to the west. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The Kankakee River runs through the county, and there are several lakes, including Lake Michigan, Lake George, and Lake of the Red Cedars.

Economy

The economy of Lake County is largely based on manufacturing and services. The steel industry is a major employer, and the county is home to several steel mills, including U.S. Steel in Gary and ArcelorMittal in East Chicago. Other major employers include the University of Chicago Medical Center, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The county also has a thriving tourism industry, with several popular attractions, including the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the Indiana Dunes State Park, and the Indiana Dunes National Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake County was 494,556. The population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being white (63.3%), followed by African American (19.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income is $50,945, and the median home value is $133,400.
The county is home to several major universities, including the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Purdue University Northwest. The county also has several major hospitals, including the University of Chicago Medical Center, the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Conclusion

Lake County, Indiana is a diverse and vibrant county located in the northwest corner of the state. It is bordered by Lake Michigan to the north, Porter County to the east, LaPorte County to the south, and the state of Illinois to the west. The county has a strong economy based on manufacturing and services, and is home to several major universities and hospitals. The population is racially diverse, and the median household income is $50,945. Lake County is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lake County?
Total Population of Lake County is 497,682.
What is the Total Male Population of Lake County?
Total Male Population of Lake County is 242,732.
What is the Total Female Population of Lake County?
Total Female Population of Lake County is 254,950.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lake County?
There are 95.21 Males per 100 Females in Lake County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lake County?
There are 105.03 Females per 100 Males in Lake County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lake County?
Median Population Age in Lake County is 39.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lake County
Average Family Size in Lake County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lake County
Average Household Size in Lake County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lake County?
Per Capita income in Lake County is $34,458.
What is the Median Family Income in Lake County?
Median Family Income in Lake County is $82,936.
What is the Median Household income in Lake County?
Median Household Income in Lake County is $66,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lake County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lake County is 36.7%.
Women in Lake County earn 63.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lake County?
Family Income Deficit in Lake County is $12,016.
Families that are below poverty line in Lake County earn $12,016 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lake County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lake County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lake County?
There are 243,457 People in the Labor Forcein in Lake County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lake County?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Lake County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lake County?
Unemployment Rate in Lake County is 6.7%.