Vernon Hills is a village located in Lake County Illinois. Vernon Hills has a 2024 population of 26,628. Vernon Hills is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,823 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernon Hills is $152,511 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Vernon Hills is 41.3 years: 40 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,189 | 64.21% |
| Asian | 6,515 | 24.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,756 | 6.56% |
| Other race | 789 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,776 | 2.48 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Married | 6,258 | 3.01 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 3,039 | 1.14 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 1,133 | 3.03 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 346 | 2.94 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 456 | 2.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,050 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,558 | 35.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,824 | 31.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,180 | 11.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 327 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 2,183 | 11.75% |
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 | 11,791 | 11,660 | 7,657 |
| Asian | 4,352 | 4,256 | 3,766 |
| Hispanic | 1,733 | 1,245 | 590 |
| 2+ Races | 804 | 754 | 430 |
| Other Race | 480 | 336 | 131 |
| Black | 286 | 250 | 154 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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 asian people with a rate of 86.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,661 | $98,700 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,527 | $145,375 | $79,306 |
| High School Graduate | $42,127 | $50,511 | $33,046 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,684 | $32,917 | $30,401 |
| Overall | $73,927 | $97,361 | $56,607 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $56,396 | $35,270 |
$73,927
Average Earnings
$97,361
Average Male
$56,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.96% of Vernon Hills residents speak only English, while 41.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 18.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,317 | 613 | 18.48% |
| White | 15,351 | 407 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 6,515 | 349 | 5.36% |
| Black | 457 | 98 | 21.44% |
| Multiple | 1,756 | 77 | 4.38% |
| Other | 789 | 53 | 6.72% |
5.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.99%
Male Poverty Rate
6.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon Hills is Black, with 21.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon Hills is White, with 2.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.42% |
| High School | 7.9% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Female Employed | 4.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,291 | $175,988 |
| Households | $120,625 | $152,511 |
| Married Families | $164,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,286 | $89,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
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
681
Number of Veterans
530
Male Veterans
151
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 305 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 232 |
| 65 to 74 | 202 |
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.6% |
| Black | 13 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
51.92%
Born in Vernon Hills
67.37%
Native Born
32.63%
Foreign Born
15.53%
Non Citizen
17.1%
Naturalized
67.37% of Vernon Hills residents were born in the United States, with 51.92% having been born in Illinois. 15.53% 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 | 26,384 | -49 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 26,433 | -49 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 26,482 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 26,530 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 26,579 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 26,628 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 26,677 | -111 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 26,788 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 26,799 | -24 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 26,823 | 284 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 26,539 | -60 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 26,599 | 398 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 26,201 | -87 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 26,288 | 50 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 26,238 | 399 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 25,839 | 261 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 25,578 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 25,512 | -41 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 25,553 | 521 | 2.08% |
| 2010 | 25,032 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,120 | 4,801 | 31.34% |
| 1990 | 15,319 | 5,492 | 55.89% |
| 1980 | 9,827 | -16,557 | -62.75% |