State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,861.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.67%
Growth Since 2010
-2.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Grayslake, Illinois Population 2021
20,451
Grayslake is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 20,451, it is the 118th largest city in Illinois and the 1821st largest city in the United States . Grayslake is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,957 in 2010. Grayslake reached it's highest population of 21,170 in 2013. Spanning over 11 miles, Grayslake has a population density of 1,862 people per square mile.
The average household income in Grayslake is $112,593 with a poverty rate of 8.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,160 per month, and the median house value is $235,400. The median age in Grayslake is 36.7 years, 35.8 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
Grayslake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grayslake was:
- White: 81.89%
- Asian: 6.99%
- Two or more races: 4.13%
- Other race: 3.78%
- Black or African American: 2.84%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.06%
The current population of Grayslake, Illinois is 20,451 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,862.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,957.
Grayslake, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,968 | 81.89% |
| Asian | 1,449 | 6.99% |
| Two or More Races | 855 | 4.13% |
| Some Other Race | 783 | 3.78% |
| Black or African American | 588 | 2.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.06% |
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Grayslake Population by Race
Grayslake Population Pyramid $2021
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Grayslake Population by Age
Grayslake Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,777 | 2.65 | 68.2 |
| Married | 4,229 | 3.35 | 83.9 |
| Non Family | 2,506 | 1.28 | 47.4 |
| Female | 756 | 3.18 | 53.6 |
| Male | 286 | 2.97 | 57 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Grayslake Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 1.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 348 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,685 | 12.47% |
| Some College | 2,988 | 22.11% |
| Associates Degree | 954 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,555 | 33.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,838 | 21.00% |
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Grayslake Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Grayslake Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,498 | 10,271 | 5,883 |
| Hispanic | 1,258 | 1,020 | 501 |
| Asian | 1,071 | 1,052 | 655 |
| Other Race | 341 | 301 | 107 |
| Black | 339 | 326 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 329 | 329 | 182 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 45 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Grayslake Educational Attainment by Race
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$59,329
Average Earnings
$73,346
Average Male
$46,722
Average Female
Grayslake Earnings by Educational Attainment
Grayslake Language by Age
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Grayslake Language
79.75% of Grayslake residents speak only English, while 20.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.05% of the population.
Grayslake Language
Grayslake Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,229 | 960 | 6.30% |
| Hispanic | 2,552 | 569 | 22.30% |
| Other | 783 | 154 | 19.67% |
| Asian | 1,449 | 117 | 8.07% |
| Black | 588 | 43 | 7.31% |
| Multiple | 855 | 36 | 4.21% |
| Islander | 64 | 8 | 12.50% |
8.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.40%
Male Poverty Rate
8.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Grayslake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grayslake is Hispanic, with 22.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grayslake is Multiple, with 4.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.23%.
Grayslake Poverty
Grayslake Poverty Rate by Education
Grayslake Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Grayslake Married by Age and Sex
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Grayslake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Grayslake Marital Status by Race
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Grayslake Marital Status
Grayslake Veterans by War
Grayslake Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 6.40% |
| Black | 100 | 24.33% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.70% |
Grayslake Veterans by Race
Grayslake Veterans by Education
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18.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
Grayslake Veterans by Education
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73.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Grayslake Employment by Age
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Grayslake Employment by Race
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Grayslake Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.91%
Native Born
13.09%
Foreign Born
6.41%
Non Citizen
6.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.91% of Grayslake residents were born in the United States, with 63.70% having been born in Illinois. 6.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Grayslake Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,451 | -137 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 20,588 | -137 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 20,725 | -137 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 20,862 | -72 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 20,934 | -35 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 20,969 | -60 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 21,029 | -115 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 21,144 | -26 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 21,170 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 21,150 | 123 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 21,027 | -39 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 21,066 | 2,560 | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 18,506 | 11,118 | 9.62% |
| 1990 | 7,388 | 2,128 | 3.46% |
| 1980 | 5,260 | 353 | 0.70% |
| 1970 | 4,907 | 1,145 | 2.69% |
| 1960 | 3,762 | 0.00% |