Ela township is located in Lake County Illinois. Ela township has a 2024 population of 45,713. Ela township is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,270 in 2020.
The average household income in Ela township is $206,828 with a poverty rate of 2.51%. The median age in Ela township is 42.7 years: 42 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ela township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,162 | 82.12% |
| Asian | 5,089 | 11.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,997 | 4.41% |
| Other race | 568 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,539 | 2.87 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Married | 11,636 | 3.23 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 2,410 | 1.28 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 1,001 | 2.79 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 492 | 2.47 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
89.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 420 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,731 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,907 | 35.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,051 | 29.6% |
| High School Graduate | 3,593 | 11.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 652 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 4,223 | 13.81% |
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 | 24,828 | 24,281 | 15,878 |
| Asian | 3,474 | 3,380 | 3,034 |
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 957 | 371 |
| 2+ Races | 829 | 807 | 587 |
| Other Race | 443 | 167 | 55 |
| Black | 321 | 294 | 216 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,042 | $115,048 | $67,183 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,800 | $171,329 | $93,939 |
| High School Graduate | $58,523 | $72,050 | $27,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,150 | $58,750 | $27,784 |
| Overall | $91,899 | $116,342 | $66,591 |
| Some College | $56,510 | $91,250 | $47,215 |
$91,899
Average Earnings
$116,342
Average Male
$66,591
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.82% of Ela township residents speak only English, while 22.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,834 | 1,010 | 2.82% |
| Multiple | 1,997 | 58 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 5,079 | 43 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,980 | 15 | 0.76% |
| Other | 568 | 8 | 1.41% |
| Black | 377 | 4 | 1.06% |
2.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.35%
Male Poverty Rate
2.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ela township is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ela township is Hispanic, with 0.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.58% |
| Some College | 4.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.01% |
| Male Employed | 1.91% |
| Female Employed | 1.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $183,227 | $227,067 |
| Households | $164,160 | $206,828 |
| Married Families | $201,121 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,728 | $93,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,228
Number of Veterans
1,196
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 399 |
| Second Gulf War | 264 |
| First Gulf War | 250 |
| Korea | 72 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 331 |
| 35 to 54 | 301 |
| 75+ | 279 |
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.08% |
| Black | 19 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 12 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
62.53%
Born in Ela township
82.52%
Native Born
17.48%
Foreign Born
5.12%
Non Citizen
12.36%
Naturalized
82.52% of Ela township residents were born in the United States, with 62.53% having been born in Illinois. 5.12% 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 | 46,498 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 46,341 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 46,184 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 46,027 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 45,870 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 45,713 | 157 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 45,556 | 157 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 45,399 | 38 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 45,361 | 91 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 45,270 | 595 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 44,675 | -81 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 44,756 | 755 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 44,001 | 23 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 43,978 | 183 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 43,795 | 560 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 43,235 | 125 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 43,110 | 152 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 42,958 | 239 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 42,719 | -42 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 42,761 | 0 | 0% |