Lake Bluff, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lake Bluff, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,540
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
3.2%
Median Home
$647,100
Median Income
$174,444
Median Rent
$2,136
Lake Bluff SnackAbility
10Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
9.5
Amenities
8
Education
10
Commute
5
Lake Bluff, IL Cost Of Living
163Lake Bluff's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lake Bluff | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 286 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
Lake Bluff, IL Photos
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Map Of Lake Bluff, IL
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Population over time in Lake Bluff
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,540 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 5,612 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,651 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 5,758 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,813 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 5,867 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,932 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 6,214 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 6,264 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 6,035 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Bluff
| Race | Lake Bluff | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lake Bluff
| Gender | Lake Bluff | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Bluff for adults over 25
| Education | Lake Bluff | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lake Bluff, Illinois
| Income | Lake Bluff | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.8% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 45.1% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
