Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fox Lake, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#148/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,131

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.7%8,313

Hispanic/Latino

18%2,008

Black

3.6%400

Two or More

2%220

Asian

1.3%147

Other

0.3%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%426

High School Diploma

29.2%2,400

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%942

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%1,129

Associate's Degree

6.6%542

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%1,456

Master's Degree

6%494

Professional Degree

1.6%132

Doctorate

0.4%30

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,100

Median Renti

$1,047

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.9%3,588

Renter-Occupied

32.1%1,693

Total Units

5,998

Homeownership

67.9%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%79

$50K–$100K

3.8%135

$100K–$150K

9.3%335

$150K–$200K

22%791

$200K–$300K

37.1%1,330

$300K–$500K

19.5%699

$500K–$1M

5%178

$1M+

1.1%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

210

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

397

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

179

$1,500–$2,000

157

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%27

2010–2019

3.3%199

2000–2009

19%1,142

1990–1999

11.6%698

1980–1989

9.4%566

1970–1979

26%1,560

1960–1969

6.3%380

1950–1959

7%421

1940–1949

5.3%320

1939 or earlier

11.4%685

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%4,028

Electricity

21.3%1,125

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%60

No Fuel

0.9%50

Wood

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,819

Mean Household Incomei

$87,603

Per Capita Incomei

$42,203

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

6,159

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%422

$10K–$15K

3.2%169

$15K–$20K

2.6%138

$20K–$25K

5.6%298

$25K–$30K

3.3%175

$30K–$35K

2.7%142

$35K–$40K

4.7%248

$40K–$45K

3.5%183

$45K–$50K

4.2%220

$50K–$60K

6.3%335

$60K–$75K

8.8%463

$75K–$100K

12.3%648

$100K–$125K

10.9%574

$125K–$150K

7.4%391

$150K–$200K

9.6%507

$200K+

7%368

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

286

Residentsi

344

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers182 homes82% occupied$406/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8104 homes97% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,819/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

61.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.5% of subsidized households are minority

35.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,621

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,900

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

458(4.9% of civilian adults)