Lake Forest is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Lake Forest has a 2024 population of 19,357. Lake Forest is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Forest is $302,171 with a poverty rate of 3.95%. The median age in Lake Forest is 46.1 years: 44.6 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,240 | 84.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,309 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 1,166 | 6.08% |
| Other race | 273 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,874 | 2.62 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 4,555 | 3.09 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 1,683 | 1.24 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 516 | 2.99 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 120 | 2.72 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 0.59% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 3.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,878 | 37.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,601 | 43.2% |
| High School Graduate | 606 | 4.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 0.28% |
| Some College | 1,295 | 9.99% |
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 | 11,287 | 11,219 | 9,273 |
| Asian | 708 | 699 | 539 |
| 2+ Races | 588 | 569 | 501 |
| Hispanic | 447 | 418 | 304 |
| Other Race | 144 | 133 | 54 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 26 |
| Native American | 32 | 27 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,000 | $163,194 | $60,169 |
| Graduate Degree | $156,094 | $174,550 | $90,694 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,027 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,068 | $31,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $112,207 | $161,332 | $76,573 |
| Some College | $45,469 | $84,000 | $23,090 |
$112,207
Average Earnings
$161,332
Average Male
$76,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.43% of Lake Forest residents speak only English, while 12.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,152 | 508 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 972 | 129 | 13.27% |
| Hispanic | 814 | 25 | 3.07% |
| Other | 256 | 22 | 8.59% |
| Multiple | 1,242 | 17 | 1.37% |
| Black | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
| Native | 32 | 5 | 15.63% |
3.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.62%
Male Poverty Rate
4.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Forest is Black, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Forest is Multiple, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.18% |
| High School | 13.96% |
| Some College | 8.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.89% |
| Female Employed | 2.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $348,871 |
| Households | $228,120 | $302,171 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,393 | $155,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
505
Number of Veterans
473
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 256 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 326 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 499 | 3.73% |
| Black | 5 | 2.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
55.27%
Born in Lake Forest
89.64%
Native Born
10.36%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
6.03%
Naturalized
89.64% of Lake Forest residents were born in the United States, with 55.27% having been born in Illinois. 4.33% 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 | 19,372 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 19,369 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 19,366 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 19,363 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 19,360 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 19,357 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 19,354 | 83 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 19,271 | -54 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 19,325 | -20 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 19,345 | -112 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 19,457 | -77 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 19,534 | -72 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 19,606 | 199 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 19,407 | -20 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,427 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 19,478 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 19,468 | 68 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 19,400 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 19,374 | -18 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 19,392 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,059 | 2,223 | 12.46% |
| 1990 | 17,836 | 2,591 | 17% |
| 1980 | 15,245 | -397 | -2.54% |
| 1970 | 15,642 | 4,955 | 46.36% |
| 1960 | 10,687 | 2,868 | 36.68% |
| 1950 | 7,819 | 934 | 13.57% |
| 1940 | 6,885 | 331 | 5.05% |
| 1930 | 6,554 | 2,897 | 79.22% |
| 1920 | 3,657 | 308 | 9.2% |
| 1910 | 3,349 | -16,023 | -82.71% |