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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 7,489 | 1.5% |
Black / African American | 115,950 | 23.3% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 129 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 100,415 | 20.2% |
Native / Alaskan | 1,616 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 292,007 | 58.7% |
Two or more Races | 38,670 | 7.8% |
Some other Race | 41,821 | 8.4% |
Total | 497,682 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
African | 1,566 | 0.3% |
Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
Albanian | 62 | 0.0% |
Aleut | 26 | 0.0% |
American | 10,620 | 2.1% |
Apache | 167 | 0.0% |
Arab | 3,343 | 0.7% |
Argentinean | 161 | 0.0% |
Armenian | 239 | 0.1% |
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 63 | 0.0% |
Australian | 175 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 721 | 0.1% |
Barbadian | 2 | 0.0% |
Basque | 34 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 345 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 533 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 200 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 111 | 0.0% |
British | 1,081 | 0.2% |
Bulgarian | 235 | 0.1% |
Burmese | 968 | 0.2% |
Canadian | 1,044 | 0.2% |
Cape Verdean | 70 | 0.0% |
Carpatho Rusyn | 33 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 40 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,443 | 0.3% |
Central American Indian | 533 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 1,347 | 0.3% |
Chickasaw | 17 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 107 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 94 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 185 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 466 | 0.1% |
Comanche | 17 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 82 | 0.0% |
Creek | 4 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 4,713 | 0.9% |
Cuban | 522 | 0.1% |
Czech | 2,312 | 0.5% |
Czechoslovakian | 575 | 0.1% |
Danish | 652 | 0.1% |
Delaware | 22 | 0.0% |
Dominican | 518 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 14,355 | 2.9% |
Eastern European | 635 | 0.1% |
Ecuadorian | 85 | 0.0% |
Egyptian | 68 | 0.0% |
English | 27,387 | 5.5% |
Estonian | 5 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 139 | 0.0% |
European | 4,133 | 0.8% |
Filipino | 67 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 305 | 0.1% |
French | 6,835 | 1.4% |
French Canadian | 969 | 0.2% |
German | 70,160 | 14.1% |
Ghanaian | 127 | 0.0% |
Greek | 5,132 | 1.0% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 47 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 591 | 0.1% |
Guyanese | 102 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 266 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 390 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 5,424 | 1.1% |
Icelander | 20 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 1,335 | 0.3% |
Indonesian | 244 | 0.1% |
Iranian | 25 | 0.0% |
Irish | 50,418 | 10.1% |
Iroquois | 100 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 88 | 0.0% |
Italian | 23,124 | 4.6% |
Jamaican | 385 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 23 | 0.0% |
Jordanian | 480 | 0.1% |
Korean | 2,852 | 0.6% |
Laotian | 32 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 48 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 401 | 0.1% |
Liberian | 6 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 1,888 | 0.4% |
Lumbee | 75 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 143 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 1,883 | 0.4% |
Maltese | 11 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 77,814 | 15.6% |
Mexican American Indian | 914 | 0.2% |
Moroccan | 81 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 147 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 117 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 82 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 702 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 361 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 2,187 | 0.4% |
Osage | 29 | 0.0% |
Ottawa | 24 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 183 | 0.0% |
Palestinian | 399 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 24 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 117 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 202 | 0.0% |
Polish | 47,166 | 9.5% |
Portuguese | 142 | 0.0% |
Potawatomi | 149 | 0.0% |
Pueblo | 97 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 15,158 | 3.0% |
Romanian | 1,641 | 0.3% |
Russian | 2,202 | 0.4% |
Salvadoran | 274 | 0.1% |
Samoan | 43 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 792 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 2,183 | 0.4% |
Scottish | 3,878 | 0.8% |
Serbian | 4,867 | 1.0% |
Sioux | 161 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 254 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 7,339 | 1.5% |
Slovene | 174 | 0.0% |
Somali | 10 | 0.0% |
South African | 33 | 0.0% |
South American | 1,324 | 0.3% |
South American Indian | 39 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 1,367 | 0.3% |
Spanish | 1,032 | 0.2% |
Spanish American Indian | 50 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 658 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 2,781 | 0.6% |
Sudanese | 34 | 0.0% |
Swedish | 6,570 | 1.3% |
Swiss | 553 | 0.1% |
Syrian | 100 | 0.0% |
Thai | 2,548 | 0.5% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 38 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 359 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 1,571 | 0.3% |
Uruguayan | 78 | 0.0% |
Ute | 38 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 191 | 0.0% |
Vietnamese | 78 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 1,336 | 0.3% |
West Indian | 99 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 371 | 0.1% |
Zimbabwean | 15 | 0.0% | View All 143 Rows |
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.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 1,195 | 0.2% |
Albania | 14 | 0.0% |
Argentina | 101 | 0.0% |
Asia | 6,712 | 1.3% |
Australia | 110 | 0.0% |
Austria | 7 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 76 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 304 | 0.1% |
Brazil | 49 | 0.0% |
Bulgaria | 100 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 12 | 0.0% |
Canada | 569 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 793 | 0.2% |
Central America | 17,755 | 3.6% |
China | 778 | 0.2% |
Colombia | 83 | 0.0% |
Costa Rica | 50 | 0.0% |
Croatia | 734 | 0.2% |
Cuba | 156 | 0.0% |
Czechoslovakia | 137 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 178 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 288 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 1,471 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 4,896 | 1.0% |
Ecuador | 26 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 68 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 262 | 0.1% |
England | 268 | 0.1% |
Eritrea | 9 | 0.0% |
Ethiopia | 154 | 0.0% |
Europe | 7,277 | 1.5% |
France | 24 | 0.0% |
Germany | 904 | 0.2% |
Ghana | 137 | 0.0% |
Greece | 451 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 532 | 0.1% |
Guyana | 46 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 97 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 287 | 0.1% |
Hungary | 129 | 0.0% |
India | 1,178 | 0.2% |
Indonesia | 47 | 0.0% |
Iran | 9 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 14 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 179 | 0.0% |
Israel | 68 | 0.0% |
Italy | 109 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 291 | 0.1% |
Japan | 125 | 0.0% |
Jordan | 396 | 0.1% |
Korea | 568 | 0.1% |
Kuwait | 229 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 19,134 | 3.8% |
Latvia | 15 | 0.0% |
Lebanon | 76 | 0.0% |
Lithuania | 53 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 33 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 16,581 | 3.3% |
Middle Africa | 19 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 58 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 7 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 26 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 18 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 401 | 0.1% |
North Macedonia | 827 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 265 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 592 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 130 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 278 | 0.1% |
Panama | 7 | 0.0% |
Peru | 90 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 1,758 | 0.4% |
Poland | 1,296 | 0.3% |
Romania | 204 | 0.0% |
Russia | 181 | 0.0% |
Scotland | 35 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 483 | 0.1% |
South Africa | 42 | 0.0% |
South America | 586 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 1,548 | 0.3% |
South Eastern Asia | 2,562 | 0.5% |
Southern Europe | 763 | 0.2% |
Spain | 203 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 13 | 0.0% |
Syria | 145 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 140 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 100 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 71 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 58 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 33 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 191 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 463 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 556 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 1,032 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 961 | 0.2% | View All 95 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14,823 (6.1%) | 14,165 (5.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 16,317 (6.7%) | 15,171 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 Years | 17,246 (7.1%) | 16,921 (6.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 17,407 (7.2%) | 16,408 (6.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 15,716 (6.5%) | 15,051 (5.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 15,252 (6.3%) | 15,390 (6.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 14,710 (6.1%) | 15,170 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 16,524 (6.8%) | 16,991 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 14,812 (6.1%) | 15,771 (6.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 15,009 (6.2%) | 15,636 (6.1%) |
50 to 54 Years | 15,227 (6.3%) | 15,832 (6.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 17,379 (7.2%) | 16,956 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 15,202 (6.3%) | 17,729 (7.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 13,801 (5.7%) | 14,805 (5.8%) |
70 to 74 Years | 9,823 (4.1%) | 12,090 (4.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 6,024 (2.5%) | 7,602 (3.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 4,053 (1.7%) | 6,537 (2.6%) |
85 Years and over | 3,407 (1.4%) | 6,725 (2.6%) |
Total | 242,732 (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.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 83,034 (66.4%) | 3.24 |
Single Male/Father | 12,062 (9.7%) | 2.97 |
Single Female/Mother | 29,928 (23.9%) | 3.22 |
Total Families | 125,024 (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.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 83,034 (43.3%) | 3.26 |
Single Male/Father | 12,062 (6.3%) | 3.32 |
Single Female/Mother | 29,928 (15.6%) | 3.40 |
Non-family | 66,848 (34.8%) | 1.20 |
Total Households | 191,872 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 56,826 (29.6%) |
2-Person Households | 53,536 (27.9%) | 8,861 (4.6%) |
3-Person Households | 29,369 (15.3%) | 685 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 23,241 (12.1%) | 369 (0.2%) |
5-Person Households | 11,938 (6.2%) | 66 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 4,678 (2.4%) | 25 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 2,262 (1.2%) | 16 (0.0%) |
Total | 125,024 (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.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 387 (5.5%) | 24.0 |
20 to 34 years | 5,273 (74.9%) | 116.0 |
35 to 50 years | 1,384 (19.7%) | 27.0 |
Total | 7,044 (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.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 16 (4.1%) | 371 (95.9%) |
20 to 34 years | 2,494 (47.3%) | 2,779 (52.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 980 (70.8%) | 404 (29.2%) |
Total | 3,487 (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.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 640 (9.1%) | 35.0 |
High School Diploma | 2,321 (33.0%) | 79.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 2,212 (31.4%) | 58.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,297 (18.4%) | 64.0 |
Graduate Degree | 574 (8.2%) | 77.0 |
Total | 7,044 (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.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 103 (16.1%) | 537 (83.9%) |
High School Diploma | 740 (31.9%) | 1,581 (68.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,068 (48.3%) | 1,144 (51.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,003 (77.3%) | 294 (22.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 574 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,487 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 497,682 | $34,458 |
Median Family Income | 125,024 | $82,936 |
Mean Family Income | 125,024 | $102,079 |
Median Household Income | 191,872 | $66,375 |
Mean Household Income | 191,872 | $86,793 |
Income Deficit | 125,024 | $12,016 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 497,682 | 36.68% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 497,682 | 63.32¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 497,682 | 0.45 |
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%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 128,777 (51.7%) | $51,049 |
Female | 120,322 (48.3%) | $32,324 |
Total | 249,099 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3,909 (3.0%) | 7,212 (6.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3,846 (3.0%) | 5,397 (4.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 3,370 (2.6%) | 4,829 (4.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 2,432 (1.9%) | 4,335 (3.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 3,958 (3.1%) | 5,379 (4.5%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 2,492 (1.9%) | 4,582 (3.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 2,870 (2.2%) | 4,347 (3.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 2,334 (1.8%) | 3,743 (3.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 2,614 (2.0%) | 3,715 (3.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 3,782 (2.9%) | 4,407 (3.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 6,186 (4.8%) | 8,973 (7.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 7,542 (5.9%) | 8,383 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 5,665 (4.4%) | 7,479 (6.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 6,199 (4.8%) | 6,214 (5.2%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 6,046 (4.7%) | 6,329 (5.3%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 4,901 (3.8%) | 4,656 (3.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 9,945 (7.7%) | 8,497 (7.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 9,038 (7.0%) | 5,667 (4.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18,049 (14.0%) | 8,718 (7.2%) |
$100,000+ | 23,599 (18.3%) | 7,460 (6.2%) |
Total | 128,777 (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.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 5,501 | 4.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3,126 | 2.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6,001 | 4.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7,626 | 6.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13,002 | 10.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 20,879 | 16.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18,379 | 14.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 26,380 | 21.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 13,128 | 10.5% |
$200,000+ | 11,002 | 8.8% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 57,103 (45.7%) | $72,021 |
3-Person Families | 28,932 (23.1%) | $87,804 |
4-Person Families | 22,216 (17.8%) | $105,258 |
5-Person Families | 10,848 (8.7%) | $91,009 |
6-Person Families | 3,999 (3.2%) | $104,824 |
7+ Person Families | 1,926 (1.5%) | $103,750 |
Total | 125,024 (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.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 20,718 (16.6%) | $45,864 |
1 Earner | 42,925 (34.3%) | $57,553 |
2 Earners | 45,944 (36.7%) | $113,761 |
3+ Earners | 15,437 (12.3%) | $143,034 |
Total | 125,024 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 12,088 | 6.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7,867 | 4.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 14,774 | 7.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 15,734 | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 23,217 | 12.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 32,043 | 16.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 26,286 | 13.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 32,234 | 16.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14,582 | 7.6% |
$200,000+ | 12,664 | 6.6% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 4,752 (2.5%) | $38,548 |
25 to 44 Years | 58,810 (30.6%) | $70,231 |
45 to 64 Years | 73,837 (38.5%) | $83,584 |
65+ Years | 54,473 (28.4%) | $50,056 |
Total | 191,872 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3,375 (23.1%) | 3,418 (24.5%) |
5 Years | 687 (24.1%) | 967 (28.8%) |
6 to 11 Years | 5,152 (25.7%) | 3,901 (21.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,696 (16.8%) | 2,362 (23.5%) |
15 Years | 1,011 (25.6%) | 729 (22.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1,536 (22.2%) | 1,378 (19.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3,057 (14.1%) | 3,921 (19.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,961 (10.0%) | 5,887 (19.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,603 (11.6%) | 6,024 (18.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,577 (8.6%) | 3,536 (11.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,111 (9.6%) | 3,787 (11.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,053 (8.8%) | 2,554 (9.7%) |
75 Years and over | 779 (6.0%) | 2,329 (11.7%) |
Total | 31,598 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 11,253 (76.9%) | 10,541 (75.5%) |
5 Years | 2,163 (75.9%) | 2,389 (71.2%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14,899 (74.3%) | 14,231 (78.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 8,417 (83.2%) | 7,708 (76.5%) |
15 Years | 2,943 (74.4%) | 2,471 (77.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 5,389 (77.8%) | 5,801 (80.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 18,558 (85.9%) | 16,698 (81.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 26,718 (90.0%) | 24,616 (80.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 27,541 (88.4%) | 26,692 (81.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 27,532 (91.4%) | 27,927 (88.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 29,277 (90.4%) | 30,697 (89.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 21,313 (91.2%) | 23,872 (90.3%) |
75 Years and over | 12,231 (94.0%) | 17,565 (88.3%) |
Total | 208,234 (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.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 48,445 (97.4%) | 1,287 (2.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 24,818 (95.3%) | 1,228 (4.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 6,114 (89.1%) | 744 (10.8%) |
5 or more Children | 244 (61.3%) | 154 (38.7%) |
Total | 79,621 (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.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 481 (8.3%) | 1,120 (10.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,307 (26.1%) | 5,021 (32.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 361 (31.5%) | 1,961 (55.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 546 (89.4%) |
Total | 2,149 (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.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 1,287 (2.6%) | 1,601 (9.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,228 (4.7%) | 6,328 (31.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 744 (10.8%) | 2,322 (49.5%) |
5 or more Children | 154 (38.7%) | 546 (73.6%) |
Total | 3,413 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 164,956 | 74.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 7,794 | 3.5% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 7,149 | 3.2% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 18,882 | 8.5% |
Local Government Employees | 14,564 | 6.6% |
State Government Employees | 4,567 | 2.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 3,589 | 1.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 330 | 0.2% |
Total | 221,831 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 11,029 (41.4%) | 1,621 (14.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 24,214 (78.7%) | 3,342 (13.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 24,299 (79.3%) | 2,138 (8.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 24,143 (80.8%) | 1,835 (7.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 52,112 (81.3%) | 2,658 (5.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 49,919 (80.9%) | 2,246 (4.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 24,962 (72.7%) | 1,273 (5.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 18,408 (55.9%) | 792 (4.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11,922 (23.6%) | 322 (2.7%) |
75 Years and over | 2,336 (6.8%) | 37 (1.6%) |
Total | 243,457 (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.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 12,014 (55.5%) | 2,056 (9.5%) |
High School Diploma | 59,755 (71.1%) | 5,967 (7.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 64,980 (79.4%) | 4,583 (5.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 57,143 (86.5%) | 2,246 (3.4%) |
Total | 193,996 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 12,212 (56.8%) | 9,308 (43.2%) |
Business & Financial | 4,093 (46.2%) | 4,764 (53.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 6,848 (74.0%) | 2,406 (26.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 2,723 (66.1%) | 1,399 (33.9%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 3,348 (85.2%) | 582 (14.8%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 777 (64.6%) | 425 (35.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 5,648 (28.6%) | 14,084 (71.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 996 (27.7%) | 2,602 (72.3%) |
Legal Services & Support | 1,020 (47.6%) | 1,124 (52.4%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,236 (19.4%) | 9,274 (80.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1,396 (56.3%) | 1,084 (43.7%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2,601 (17.9%) | 11,891 (82.1%) |
Health Technologists | 1,749 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 754 (9.6%) | 7,089 (90.4%) |
Security & Protection | 3,461 (78.1%) | 969 (21.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 1,709 (70.5%) | 717 (29.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 1,752 (87.4%) | 252 (12.6%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 5,629 (40.0%) | 8,445 (60.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 4,206 (58.4%) | 2,995 (41.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,393 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 9,801 (46.6%) | 11,214 (53.4%) |
Office & Administration | 5,831 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 185 (38.4%) | 297 (61.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 12,159 (97.4%) | 326 (2.6%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 8,910 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 13,444 (76.0%) | 4,242 (24.0%) |
Transportation | 10,334 (87.5%) | 1,481 (12.5%) |
Material Moving | 10,003 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 407 (69.7%) | 177 (30.3%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 150 (62.8%) | 89 (37.2%) |
Construction | 15,067 (90.6%) | 1,563 (9.4%) |
Manufacturing | 26,021 (76.1%) | 8,166 (23.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 3,414 (71.6%) | 1,353 (28.4%) |
Retail Trade | 12,297 (48.2%) | 13,229 (51.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 12,292 (76.6%) | 3,748 (23.4%) |
Utilities | 1,251 (73.0%) | 462 (27.0%) |
Information | 1,846 (60.6%) | 1,199 (39.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 2,688 (36.0%) | 4,787 (64.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 1,615 (47.7%) | 1,773 (52.3%) |
Professional & Scientific | 5,952 (51.3%) | 5,651 (48.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 46 (22.1%) | 162 (77.9%) |
Administrative & Support | 5,430 (59.3%) | 3,729 (40.7%) |
Educational Services | 4,773 (26.3%) | 13,362 (73.7%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 5,843 (16.7%) | 29,156 (83.3%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2,421 (47.1%) | 2,721 (52.9%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 6,459 (40.0%) | 9,708 (60.1%) |
Public Administration | 3,804 (54.8%) | 3,137 (45.2%) |
Total | 117,512 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 7,348 | 6.3% |
Kindergarten | 6,594 | 5.6% |
Elementary School | 24,489 | 20.9% |
Middle School | 27,185 | 23.2% |
High School | 27,859 | 23.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 19,906 | 17.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 3,890 | 3.3% |
Total | 117,271 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 3,844 (73.5%) | 1,385 (26.5%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 25,382 (86.7%) | 3,887 (13.3%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 29,655 (88.7%) | 3,793 (11.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 18,828 (91.3%) | 1,804 (8.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 7,291 (85.4%) | 1,246 (14.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 8,137 (79.3%) | 2,124 (20.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 3,470 (71.1%) | 1,408 (28.9%) |
35 Years and over | 3,299 (65.8%) | 1,718 (34.2%) |
Total | 99,915 (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.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 3,327 | 3.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 3,515 | 4.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2,422 | 2.7% |
Psychology | 4,120 | 4.6% |
Social Sciences | 4,384 | 5.0% |
Engineering | 4,503 | 5.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 611 | 0.7% |
Science & Technology | 12,967 | 14.6% |
Business | 20,227 | 22.8% |
Education | 13,713 | 15.5% |
Literature & Languages | 2,943 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 4,491 | 5.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 2,483 | 2.8% |
Communications | 2,761 | 3.1% |
Arts & Humanities | 6,139 | 6.9% |
Total | 88,606 | 100.0% |
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%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 3,116 (2.7%) | 2,796 (2.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 18,095 (15.7%) | 26,273 (24.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 49,428 (42.8%) | 41,086 (38.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 26,663 (23.1%) | 21,808 (20.6%) |
4 Vehicles | 11,948 (10.3%) | 9,367 (8.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 6,204 (5.4%) | 4,485 (4.2%) |
Total | 115,454 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 4,186 | 2.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 18,381 | 8.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 23,764 | 11.4% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 30,084 | 14.4% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 29,484 | 14.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 14,329 | 6.9% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 27,195 | 13.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 7,295 | 3.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 11,184 | 5.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 19,084 | 9.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 16,630 | 8.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 6,581 | 3.2% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,769 (1.6%) | 2,417 (2.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 7,895 (7.2%) | 10,486 (10.6%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 10,432 (9.5%) | 13,332 (13.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 14,105 (12.9%) | 15,979 (16.2%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 14,750 (13.5%) | 14,734 (14.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 7,498 (6.8%) | 6,831 (6.9%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 15,713 (14.3%) | 11,482 (11.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 4,348 (4.0%) | 2,947 (3.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 6,401 (5.8%) | 4,783 (4.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 11,697 (10.7%) | 7,387 (7.5%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 10,796 (9.9%) | 5,834 (5.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 4,243 (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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 12,443 (11.4%) | 4,336 (4.4%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 9,381 (8.6%) | 3,286 (3.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 7,576 (6.9%) | 3,874 (3.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 12,964 (11.8%) | 7,659 (7.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 9,628 (8.8%) | 9,745 (9.9%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 12,015 (11.0%) | 14,018 (14.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 7,317 (6.7%) | 12,473 (12.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 8,057 (7.3%) | 10,992 (11.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3,554 (3.2%) | 5,321 (5.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 4,078 (3.7%) | 6,770 (6.9%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 2,017 (1.8%) | 3,142 (3.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 1,461 (1.3%) | 1,066 (1.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 10,306 (9.4%) | 8,063 (8.2%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 8,850 (8.1%) | 7,805 (7.9%) |
Total | 109,647 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 136,080 | 70.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 55,792 | 29.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 191,872 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lake County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 56,826 | 29.6% |
2-Person Household | 62,397 | 32.5% |
3-Person Household | 30,054 | 15.7% |
4+ Person Household | 42,595 | 22.2% |
Total Housing Units | 191,872 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 34,592 (60.9%) | 22,234 (39.1%) |
2-Person Household | 47,898 (76.8%) | 14,499 (23.2%) |
3-Person Household | 21,999 (73.2%) | 8,055 (26.8%) |
4+ Person Household | 31,591 (74.2%) | 11,004 (25.8%) |
Total Housing Units | 136,080 (70.9%) | 55,792 (29.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 9,642 (57.5%) | 7,141 (42.5%) |
High School Diploma | 42,696 (68.2%) | 19,881 (31.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 41,805 (67.4%) | 20,178 (32.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 41,937 (83.0%) | 8,592 (17.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 29,681 | 15.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 33,881 | 17.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 33,424 | 17.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 40,413 | 21.1% |
65 to 74 Years | 32,175 | 16.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 15,873 | 8.3% |
85 Years and Over | 6,425 | 3.4% |
Total | 191,872 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lake County
Median Income by Occupancy in Lake County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 136,080 (70.9%) | $82,351 |
Renter-Occupied | 55,792 (29.1%) | $36,783 |
Average | 191,872 (100.0%) | $66,375 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 3,152 (2.3%) | 5,001 (9.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 1,678 (1.2%) | 2,260 (4.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2,971 (2.2%) | 4,973 (8.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 3,143 (2.3%) | 2,966 (5.3%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 4,055 (3.0%) | 4,603 (8.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8,853 (6.5%) | 6,911 (12.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14,250 (10.5%) | 9,007 (16.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 22,516 (16.6%) | 9,580 (17.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 21,676 (15.9%) | 4,677 (8.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 28,290 (20.8%) | 3,968 (7.1%) |
$150,000 or more | 25,496 (18.7%) | 1,846 (3.3%) |
Total | 136,080 (100.0%) | 55,792 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 4,638 (3.4%) | 2,313 (4.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 17,887 (13.1%) | 2,679 (4.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 26,328 (19.4%) | 7,200 (12.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 13,949 (10.2%) | 11,676 (20.9%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 34,502 (25.4%) | 22,197 (39.8%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 21,737 (16.0%) | 4,680 (8.4%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 9,538 (7.0%) | 820 (1.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 3,673 (2.7%) | 178 (0.3%) |
$3,000 or more | 3,828 (2.8%) | 253 (0.4%) |
Total | 136,080 (100.0%) | 55,792 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lake County
Housing Structures in Lake County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 139,967 | 73.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 14,715 | 7.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 5,394 | 2.8% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 5,349 | 2.8% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 7,823 | 4.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 15,955 | 8.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,669 | 1.4% |
Total | 191,872 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 119,599 (85.5%) | 20,368 (14.5%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 9,963 (67.7%) | 4,752 (32.3%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,630 (30.2%) | 3,764 (69.8%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 999 (18.7%) | 4,350 (81.3%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 923 (11.8%) | 6,900 (88.2%) |
10 or more Apartments | 1,255 (7.9%) | 14,700 (92.1%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,711 (64.1%) | 958 (35.9%) |
Total | 136,080 (70.9%) | 55,792 (29.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 220 (0.2%) | 1,414 (2.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 2,169 (1.6%) | 10,525 (18.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 40,580 (29.8%) | 30,627 (54.9%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 57,112 (42.0%) | 10,757 (19.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 35,999 (26.5%) | 2,469 (4.4%) |
Total | 136,080 (100.0%) | 55,792 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 123,493 (90.7%) | 42,022 (75.3%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,188 (2.3%) | 762 (1.4%) |
Electricity | 7,749 (5.7%) | 12,041 (21.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 472 (0.4%) | 78 (0.1%) |
Coal or Coke | 14 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 825 (0.6%) | 323 (0.6%) |
No Fuel Used | 339 (0.3%) | 566 (1.0%) |
Total | 136,080 (100.0%) | 55,792 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lake County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 4,290 (3.2%) | 10,357 (18.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 38,873 (28.6%) | 28,807 (51.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 56,759 (41.7%) | 13,077 (23.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 36,158 (26.6%) | 3,551 (6.4%) |
Total | 136,080 (100.0%) | 55,792 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lake County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lake County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 49,361 | 86,719 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 5,723 (11.6%) | 3,147 (3.6%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 8,419 (17.1%) | 7,821 (9.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 26,787 (54.3%) | 52,951 (61.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 6,409 (13.0%) | 18,176 (21.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 1,335 (2.7%) | 3,616 (4.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 322 (0.6%) | 569 (0.7%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 366 (0.7%) | 439 (0.5%) |
Total | 49,361 (100.0%) | 86,719 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 3,034 (6.1%) | 1,723 (2.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 5,945 (12.0%) | 1,796 (2.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,981 (10.1%) | 4,224 (4.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,953 (14.1%) | 3,872 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9,261 (18.8%) | 7,297 (8.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 6,993 (14.2%) | 13,255 (15.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,895 (14.0%) | 14,683 (16.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 5,299 (10.7%) | 21,395 (24.7%) |
Total | 49,361 (100.0%) | 86,719 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 19,148 (38.8%) | 96,666 (111.5%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 8,161 (16.5%) | 38,043 (43.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 5,495 (11.1%) | 20,902 (24.1%) |
4.0x or more | 15,914 (32.2%) | 10,706 (12.3%) |
Total | 49,361 (100.0%) | 86,719 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 9,489 (19.2%) | 556 (0.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 12,191 (24.7%) | 7,989 (9.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 26,745 (54.2%) | 21,312 (24.6%) |
Total | 49,361 (100.0%) | 86,719 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lake County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 34,121 (96.8%) | 1,140 (3.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 83,390 (95.5%) | 3,933 (4.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 37,357 (87.7%) | 5,253 (12.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 46,649 (86.8%) | 7,075 (13.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 57,382 (89.9%) | 6,478 (10.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 56,685 (92.1%) | 4,891 (7.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 62,393 (93.3%) | 4,479 (6.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 49,638 (99.7%) | 154 (0.3%) |
75 Years and older | 32,862 (99.9%) | 42 (0.1%) |
Total | 460,477 (93.2%) | 33,445 (6.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 34,121 (96.8%) | 1,140 (3.2%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 83,390 (95.5%) | 3,933 (4.5%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 37,357 (87.7%) | 5,253 (12.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 57,808 (90.1%) | 6,371 (9.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 76,470 (90.8%) | 7,777 (9.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 70,005 (90.5%) | 7,341 (9.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 66,947 (93.5%) | 4,637 (6.5%) |
$100,000 and over | 187,673 (96.3%) | 7,142 (3.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 16,623 (47.1%) | 18,717 (53.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 35,967 (41.2%) | 51,242 (58.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 8,499 (20.0%) | 30,191 (70.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13,028 (24.2%) | 35,164 (65.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 12,672 (19.8%) | 46,807 (73.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10,198 (16.6%) | 47,868 (77.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 15,563 (23.3%) | 50,129 (75.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47,492 (95.4%) | 28,591 (57.4%) |
75 Years and over | 32,431 (98.6%) | 20,196 (61.4%) |
Total | 192,473 (39.0%) | 328,905 (66.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 129 (0.9%) | 41 (0.3%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2,645 (6.0%) | 1,677 (4.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4,719 (9.1%) | 3,567 (6.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 12,861 (13.7%) | 13,140 (13.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5,373 (23.0%) | 5,930 (22.4%) |
75 Years and over | 6,272 (48.2%) | 9,522 (47.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lake County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 61 (0.4%) | 41 (0.3%) |
5 to 17 Years | 189 (0.4%) | 110 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 508 (1.0%) | 263 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,991 (3.2%) | 2,013 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,439 (10.4%) | 1,177 (4.4%) |
75 Years and over | 3,201 (24.6%) | 3,959 (19.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 68 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 201 (0.4%) | 485 (1.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 807 (1.6%) | 791 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,888 (2.0%) | 2,628 (2.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 994 (4.3%) | 1,032 (3.9%) |
75 Years and over | 1,020 (7.8%) | 1,408 (7.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2,318 (5.2%) | 978 (2.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3,076 (6.0%) | 2,201 (4.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 5,091 (5.4%) | 4,274 (4.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,238 (5.3%) | 911 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 1,554 (11.9%) | 2,830 (14.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 113 (0.3%) | 318 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 706 (1.4%) | 866 (1.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6,170 (6.6%) | 7,218 (7.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,808 (12.0%) | 4,525 (17.1%) |
75 Years and over | 3,732 (28.7%) | 7,011 (35.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 477 (1.1%) | 241 (0.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 554 (1.1%) | 417 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,475 (2.6%) | 2,511 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 782 (3.4%) | 970 (3.7%) |
75 Years and over | 1,391 (10.7%) | 3,060 (15.4%) |
Technology Access in Lake County
Computing Device Access in Lake County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 141,031 | 73.5% |
Smartphone | 163,818 | 85.4% |
Tablet | 115,179 | 60.0% |
No Computing Device | 15,281 | 8.0% |
Total | 191,872 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lake County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 338 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 137,585 | 71.7% |
Cellular Data Only | 19,874 | 10.4% |
Satellite Internet | 13,782 | 7.2% |
No Internet | 25,662 | 13.4% |
Total | 191,872 | 100.0% |
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%.