Lanark Population

2010–2026

1,440

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lanark. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,440-120.83%
20251,452-90.62%
20241,461-130.88%
20231,474-40.27%
20221,478-241.60%
20211,502-20.13%
20201,504+70.47%
20191,497+151.01%
20181,482+30.20%
20171,479+10.07%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lanark has a population change lower than Carroll County, Illinois, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Carroll County−1.7%
  • Lanark−3.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lanark Demographics

38.4median age

Median age

Female39.4 yrs
Male34.9 yrs

Adults

1,166
332 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults834 other adults

Sex

Female 46.9% · 723Male 53.1% · 818

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lanark Income

$59,375median household income

Median household income

$59,375

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,202

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.7%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lanark Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%56%54%
Never married33%37%28%
Divorced5%4%6%
Widowed8%3%12%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201