Willow Lake is a CDP located in Stephenson County Illinois. Willow Lake has a 2024 population of 973. Willow Lake is currently growing at a rate of 7.63% annually and its population has increased by 29.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 752 in 2020.
The average household income in Willow Lake is $112,154 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median age in Willow Lake is 56.6 years: 58.1 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willow Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 84.25% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 13.01% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.91% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 2.22 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Married | 253 | 2.18 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 4.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 18 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
2.32
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
94.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 8.06% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 17.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 18.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 5.23% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 20.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 213 | 30.13% |
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 | 642 | 585 | 164 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,750 | $0 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,438 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,500 | $60,577 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,786 | $64,545 | $43,125 |
| Some College | $48,281 | $68,854 | $44,167 |
$56,786
Average Earnings
$64,545
Average Male
$43,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of Willow Lake residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 36 | 5.1% |
| Black | 109 | 20 | 18.35% |
6.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
11.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow Lake is Black, with 18.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow Lake is White, with 5.1% 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 22.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.61% |
| High School | 7.04% |
| Some College | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,438 | $117,385 |
| Households | $93,750 | $112,154 |
| Married Families | $109,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $97,857 | $85,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
82.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
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
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 16.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
0%
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
73.75%
Born in Willow Lake
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
98.09% of Willow Lake residents were born in the United States, with 73.75% having been born in Illinois. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 973 | 69 | 7.63% |
| 2023 | 904 | 70 | 8.39% |
| 2022 | 834 | 39 | 4.91% |
| 2021 | 795 | 43 | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 752 | 0 | 0% |