Lemont is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Lemont has a 2024 population of 17,506. Lemont is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,782 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemont is $146,268 with a poverty rate of 3.14%. The median age in Lemont is 43.7 years: 42.4 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,565 | 88.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,314 | 7.45% |
| Asian | 265 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 201 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,334 | 2.74 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Married | 3,964 | 3.32 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 1,702 | 1.14 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 586 | 3.38 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 82 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
87.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 1.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,092 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,365 | 27.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,185 | 17.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,582 | 21.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 2,400 | 19.72% |
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 | 10,657 | 10,153 | 4,900 |
| Hispanic | 998 | 981 | 312 |
| 2+ Races | 788 | 779 | 237 |
| Black | 180 | 155 | 103 |
| Other Race | 161 | 161 | 25 |
| Asian | 153 | 153 | 133 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,297 | $111,655 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,841 | $143,884 | $66,094 |
| High School Graduate | $56,319 | $100,682 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,690 | $93,226 | $52,000 |
| Some College | $71,215 | $82,960 | $53,750 |
$74,690
Average Earnings
$93,226
Average Male
$52,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.45% of Lemont residents speak only English, while 25.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,936 | 392 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,690 | 130 | 7.69% |
| Multiple | 1,310 | 122 | 9.31% |
| Other | 201 | 18 | 8.96% |
| Black | 164 | 6 | 3.66% |
3.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.58%
Male Poverty Rate
4.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemont is Multiple, with 9.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemont is White, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
| Some College | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.88% |
| Female Employed | 2.49% |
| Male Employed | 0.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,103 | $172,292 |
| Households | $126,100 | $146,268 |
| Married Families | $170,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,051 | $68,406 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
635
Number of Veterans
635
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 345 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 276 |
| 75+ | 233 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 4.82% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3% |
| Other Race | 15 | 9.32% |
| Black | 10 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
73.32%
Born in Lemont
84.61%
Native Born
15.39%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
11.99%
Naturalized
84.61% of Lemont residents were born in the United States, with 73.32% having been born in Illinois. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,161 | -69 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 17,230 | -69 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 17,299 | -69 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 17,368 | -69 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 17,437 | -69 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 17,506 | -69 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 17,575 | -36 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 17,611 | -37 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 17,648 | -134 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 17,782 | 503 | 2.91% |
| 2019 | 17,279 | 144 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 17,135 | 97 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 17,038 | 87 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 16,951 | 187 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 16,764 | 120 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 16,644 | 144 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 16,500 | 161 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 16,339 | 121 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 16,218 | 143 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 16,075 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,098 | 5,750 | 78.25% |
| 1990 | 7,348 | 1,708 | 30.28% |
| 1980 | 5,640 | 560 | 11.02% |
| 1970 | 5,080 | 1,683 | 49.54% |
| 1960 | 3,397 | 640 | 23.21% |
| 1950 | 2,757 | 200 | 7.82% |
| 1940 | 2,557 | -25 | -0.97% |
| 1930 | 2,582 | -14,579 | -84.95% |