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.

Lake Villa, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,683

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.9%5,980

Hispanic/Latino

15.3%1,328

Asian

7.7%672

Two or More

4%351

Black

3.9%341

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%261

High School Diploma

16.6%961

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%237

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%531

Associate's Degree

5.8%335

Bachelor's Degree

35.3%2,041

Master's Degree

15.4%893

Professional Degree

2.9%165

Doctorate

2%118

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

55.6%

Graduate+

20.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$351,700

Median Renti

$1,533

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.3%2,314

Renter-Occupied

25.7%802

Total Units

3,141

Homeownership

74.3%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%55

$100K–$150K

0.9%20

$150K–$200K

4.9%113

$200K–$300K

22.4%518

$300K–$500K

61.8%1,431

$500K–$1M

6.2%143

$1M+

1.5%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

131

$1,250–$1,500

129

$1,500–$2,000

239

$2,000+

151

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%9

2010–2019

3.8%120

2000–2009

34.2%1,074

1990–1999

26.1%819

1980–1989

15.6%489

1970–1979

9.7%306

1960–1969

1.8%58

1950–1959

1.8%55

1940–1949

1.5%48

1939 or earlier

5.2%163

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%2,675

Electricity

13.3%413

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%14

Solar

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$118,750

Mean Household Incomei

$146,164

Per Capita Incomei

$52,971

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

4,709

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%84

$10K–$15K

1.2%38

$15K–$20K

0.9%27

$20K–$25K

2.1%65

$30K–$35K

0.9%28

$35K–$40K

1.1%33

$40K–$45K

6.1%191

$45K–$50K

1.3%42

$50K–$60K

2.8%87

$60K–$75K

5.4%169

$75K–$100K

16%499

$100K–$125K

11.8%368

$125K–$150K

7.6%236

$150K–$200K

16.3%507

$200K+

23.8%742

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

122

Residentsi

156

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes89% occupied$474/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 880 homes99% occupied$430/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $118,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$36K–$59K/yr

19.1%

Low income$59K–$95K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

76.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.3% of subsidized households are minority

8.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,435

Avg. Commutei

33.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,459

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

312(4.9% of civilian adults)