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Forest Lake

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.35
State:
Illinois

Forest Lake is a CDP located in Lake County, Illinois. Forest Lake has a 2026 population of 1,829. Forest Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Forest Lake is $96,250 with a poverty rate of 4.02%. The median age in Forest Lake is 42.3 years: 50.2 years for males, and 37.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 62.7 males.

1.8K
Total Population
5,233
Density (mi²)
11 0.61%
Growth

Forest Lake Population

Forest Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,829110.61%
20251,818100.55%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 37.8 years
Male: 50.2 years

Forest Lake Adults

There are 1,382 adults, (151 of whom are seniors) in Forest Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,146 (61.4%)
Male: 719 (38.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest Lake includes 74.53% White, 17.37% other race, 4.5% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39074.53%
Other race32417.37%
Asian844.5%
Two or more races673.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race32417.37%
Two or more races673.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39074.53%
Asian844.5%

Forest Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest Lake 's average per capita income is $64,355. Household income levels show a median of $96,250. The poverty rate stands at 4.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,490-
Families$96,646$121,388
Households$96,250$118,501
Non Families--

$64,355

Average Income

$96,250

Median Household Income

4.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)