Lake County Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lake County Illinois area was $95,796 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lake County median household income is $23,591 higher than the median Illinois household income and $26,079 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Lake County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lake County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lake County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Illinois | $72,205 | -2.42% | +2.91% |
| Lake County | $95,796 | -2.79% | +1.90% |
Trends in Lake County, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lake is $95,796. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $101,956 and is now $6,160 (6.04%) lower. From a post peak low of $87,220 in 2013, real median household income for Lake has now grown by $8,576 (9.83%).
Real Median Household Income: Lake County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lake County
| Date | US | Illinois | Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $72,205 | $95,796 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,997 | $98,550 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $73,321 | $98,039 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $70,165 | $94,014 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,623 | $94,936 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,826 | $93,881 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $68,144 | $93,903 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $65,806 | $89,093 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,483 | $87,220 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $65,184 | $87,879 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,267 | $89,658 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,314 | $96,680 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,898 | $101,956 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $69,898 | $95,604 |
Lake County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lake County was $116,817 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois family income, Lake County median family income is $25,956 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lake County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lake County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Illinois | $90,861 | -2.81% | +3.56% |
| Lake County | $116,817 | -2.53% | +4.13% |
Trends in Lake County, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lake is $116,817. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $119,850 and is now $3,033 (2.53%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lake County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lake County
| Date | US | Illinois | Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $90,861 | $116,817 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $93,487 | $119,850 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $93,015 | $118,892 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $87,734 | $112,186 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $87,501 | $113,320 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $86,879 | $116,452 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,493 | $111,727 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $82,248 | $109,089 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $81,031 | $104,848 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $81,224 | $105,147 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,171 | $105,299 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,567 | $114,153 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,141 | $116,919 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,077 | $112,646 |
Lake County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lake County was $49,378 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, Lake County median per capita income is $9,584 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lake County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lake County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Illinois | $39,794 | -1.92% | +3.02% |
| Lake County | $49,378 | -2.09% | +1.50% |
Trends in Lake County, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lake is $49,378. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $50,433 and is now $1,055 (2.09%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lake County, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lake County
| Date | US | Illinois | Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,794 | $49,378 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,571 | $50,433 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,982 | $49,794 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,628 | $48,648 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,795 | $48,582 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,088 | $48,258 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,443 | $47,248 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,845 | $45,658 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,781 | $44,469 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,978 | $44,208 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,658 | $43,350 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,408 | $46,057 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,632 | $48,969 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,586 | $48,837 |
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