State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,122.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36%
Growth Since 2010
-0.36%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lake Forest, Illinois Population 2021
19,306
Lake Forest is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 19,306, it is the 129th largest city in Illinois and the 1914th largest city in the United States . Lake Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,375 in 2010. Lake Forest reached it's highest population of 20,059 in 2000. Spanning over 17 miles, Lake Forest has a population density of 1,122 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lake Forest is $269,555 with a poverty rate of 2.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,831 per month, and the median house value is $842,900. The median age in Lake Forest is 47.8 years, 46.2 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
Lake Forest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Forest was:
- White: 87.52%
- Asian: 8.82%
- Two or more races: 1.42%
- Black or African American: 1.37%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Other race: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lake Forest, Illinois is 19,306 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 19,516.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,375.
Lake Forest, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,781 | 87.52% |
| Asian | 1,692 | 8.82% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 263 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 92 | 0.48% |
| Some Other Race | 72 | 0.38% |
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Lake Forest Population by Race
Lake Forest Population Pyramid $2021
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Lake Forest Population by Age
Lake Forest Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,005 | 2.59 | 86.1 |
| Married | 4,777 | 3.11 | 92.4 |
| Non Family | 1,807 | 1.1 | 72 |
| Female | 269 | 2.99 | 87 |
| Male | 152 | 3.36 | 54.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Lake Forest Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 0.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 0.44% |
| High School Graduate | 762 | 5.85% |
| Some College | 1,230 | 9.45% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 3.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,057 | 38.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,424 | 41.65% |
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Lake Forest Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lake Forest Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,281 | 11,237 | 9,068 |
| Asian | 1,171 | 1,160 | 1,084 |
| Hispanic | 366 | 314 | 180 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 63 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 16 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.57%.
Lake Forest Educational Attainment by Race
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$94,611
Average Earnings
$151,500
Average Male
$53,560
Average Female
Lake Forest Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lake Forest Language by Age
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Lake Forest Language
84.99% of Lake Forest residents speak only English, while 15.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.76% of the population.
Lake Forest Language
Lake Forest Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,540 | 440 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 1,543 | 34 | 2.20% |
| Hispanic | 686 | 19 | 2.77% |
| Multiple | 227 | 15 | 6.61% |
| Black | 163 | 1 | 0.61% |
2.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.14%
Male Poverty Rate
2.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake Forest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Forest is Multiple, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Forest is Black, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.54%.
Lake Forest Poverty
Lake Forest Poverty Rate by Education
Lake Forest Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake Forest Married by Age and Sex
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Lake Forest Marriage
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.
Lake Forest Marital Status by Race
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Lake Forest Marital Status
Lake Forest Veterans by War
Lake Forest Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 804 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4.45% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.93% |
| Black | 11 | 4.93% |
Lake Forest Veterans by Race
Lake Forest Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lake Forest Veterans by Education
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55.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Lake Forest Employment by Age
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Lake Forest Employment by Race
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Lake Forest 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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85.76%
Native Born
14.24%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
10.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.76% of Lake Forest residents were born in the United States, with 52.83% having been born in Illinois. 3.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Lake Forest Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,306 | -70 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 19,376 | -70 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 19,446 | -70 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 19,516 | -82 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 19,598 | 195 | 1.00% |
| 2016 | 19,403 | -21 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 19,424 | -53 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 19,477 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 19,467 | 68 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 19,399 | 21 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 19,378 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 19,391 | -668 | -0.34% |
| 2000 | 20,059 | 2,223 | 1.18% |
| 1990 | 17,836 | 2,591 | 1.58% |
| 1980 | 15,245 | -397 | -0.26% |
| 1970 | 15,642 | 4,955 | 3.88% |
| 1960 | 10,687 | 2,868 | 3.17% |
| 1950 | 7,819 | 934 | 1.28% |
| 1940 | 6,885 | 331 | 0.49% |
| 1930 | 6,554 | 2,897 | 6.01% |
| 1920 | 3,657 | 308 | 0.88% |
| 1910 | 3,349 | 0.00% |