Lake Bluff is a village located in Lake County Illinois. Lake Bluff has a 2024 population of 5,508. Lake Bluff is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Bluff is $297,923 with a poverty rate of 2.17%. The median age in Lake Bluff is 44.9 years: 43.4 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Bluff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,841 | 82.98% |
| Two or more races | 514 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 392 | 6.72% |
| Other race | 65 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,174 | 2.68 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 1,672 | 2.99 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 372 | 1.16 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 80 | 3.25 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Male | 50 | 3 | 86 | 14 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 0.55% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 3.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,600 | 39.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,690 | 42.04% |
| High School Graduate | 324 | 8.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.12% |
| Some College | 255 | 6.34% |
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 | 3,359 | 3,349 | 2,727 |
| Asian | 331 | 331 | 322 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 222 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 228 | 196 |
| Other Race | 52 | 40 | 16 |
| Native American | 10 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 97.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,833 | $151,432 | $94,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $158,162 | $208,125 | $96,042 |
| High School Graduate | $26,912 | $90,729 | $25,257 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $121,138 | $160,074 | $62,778 |
| Some College | $58,798 | $70,192 | $0 |
$121,138
Average Earnings
$160,074
Average Male
$62,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.31% of Lake Bluff residents speak only English, while 17.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,765 | 117 | 2.46% |
| Other | 65 | 5 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 437 | 5 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 392 | 4 | 1.02% |
2.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.8%
Male Poverty Rate
1.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Bluff is Other, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Bluff is Asian, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 2.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.37% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $247,736 | $316,053 |
| Households | $205,735 | $297,923 |
| Married Families | $248,378 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,969 | $179,458 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.9%
Male Marriage Rate
68.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
127
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 7.53% |
| Other Race | 12 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
50.63%
Born in Lake Bluff
86.66%
Native Born
13.34%
Foreign Born
5.42%
Non Citizen
7.92%
Naturalized
86.66% of Lake Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 50.63% having been born in Illinois. 5.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,382 | -25 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 5,407 | -25 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 5,432 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 5,458 | -25 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 5,483 | -25 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 5,508 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 5,534 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 5,555 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 5,590 | -20 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 5,610 | 50 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,560 | -30 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 5,590 | -38 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 5,628 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 5,649 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 5,652 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 5,673 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 5,669 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 5,663 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 5,674 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 5,687 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,056 | 543 | 9.85% |
| 1990 | 5,513 | 1,079 | 24.33% |
| 1980 | 4,434 | -545 | -10.95% |
| 1970 | 4,979 | 1,485 | 42.5% |
| 1960 | 3,494 | -1,888 | -35.08% |