Island Lake is a village located in Lake County Illinois. Island Lake has a 2024 population of 7,978. Island Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,033 in 2020.
The average household income in Island Lake is $104,116 with a poverty rate of 8.96%. The median age in Island Lake is 40.2 years: 43.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Island Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,012 | 87.22% |
| Two or more races | 543 | 6.75% |
| Other race | 259 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 225 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,910 | 2.74 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 1,693 | 3.31 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 885 | 1.4 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 212 | 3.47 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 120 | 3.24 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 670 | 11.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,145 | 20.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,685 | 30% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 3.58% |
| Some College | 1,261 | 22.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,499 | 4,343 | 1,352 |
| Hispanic | 790 | 536 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 345 | 258 | 117 |
| Asian | 188 | 125 | 33 |
| Other Race | 120 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,572 | $68,598 | $65,890 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,583 | $120,625 | $94,286 |
| High School Graduate | $46,550 | $59,888 | $30,956 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,143 | $45,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,712 | $57,823 | $43,664 |
| Some College | $47,153 | $51,786 | $41,322 |
$52,712
Average Earnings
$57,823
Average Male
$43,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.06% of Island Lake residents speak only English, while 21.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,080 | 450 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,513 | 220 | 14.54% |
| Other | 259 | 124 | 47.88% |
| Asian | 212 | 42 | 19.81% |
| Multiple | 543 | 17 | 3.13% |
8.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Island Lake is Other, with 47.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Island Lake is Multiple, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.06% |
| Some College | 8.89% |
| High School | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.11% |
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,250 | $118,462 |
| Households | $91,852 | $104,116 |
| Married Families | $108,027 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,319 | $68,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
380
Number of Veterans
346
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 6.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.61%
Born in Island Lake
85.55%
Native Born
14.45%
Foreign Born
6.62%
Non Citizen
7.84%
Naturalized
85.55% of Island Lake residents were born in the United States, with 69.61% having been born in Illinois. 6.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,909 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 7,923 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 7,937 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 7,950 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 7,964 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 7,978 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 7,992 | 36 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 7,956 | -70 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 8,026 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 8,033 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,017 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 8,046 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 8,079 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 8,060 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 8,051 | 48 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,003 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 7,993 | -28 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 8,021 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 8,047 | -27 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 8,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,153 | 3,704 | 83.25% |
| 1990 | 4,449 | -3,460 | -43.75% |