State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,875.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.57%
Growth Since 2010
0.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lake Zurich, Illinois Population 2021
19,651
Lake Zurich is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 19,651, it is the 125th largest city in Illinois and the 1890th largest city in the United States . Lake Zurich is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually but its population has increased by 0.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,631 in 2010. Lake Zurich reached it's highest population of 20,030 in 2014. Spanning over 7 miles, Lake Zurich has a population density of 2,875 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lake Zurich is $141,089 with a poverty rate of 3.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,562 per month, and the median house value is $337,300. The median age in Lake Zurich is 38.8 years, 37.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Lake Zurich Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Zurich was:
- White: 84.92%
- Asian: 8.49%
- Other race: 2.30%
- Two or more races: 2.26%
- Black or African American: 1.94%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Lake Zurich, Illinois is 19,651 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 19,990.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,631.
Lake Zurich, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,912 | 84.92% |
| Asian | 1,690 | 8.49% |
| Some Other Race | 458 | 2.30% |
| Two or More Races | 451 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 387 | 1.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.09% |
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Lake Zurich Population by Race
Lake Zurich Population Pyramid $2021
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Lake Zurich Population by Age
Lake Zurich Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,766 | 2.92 | 83.6 |
| Married | 4,626 | 3.28 | 89.9 |
| Non Family | 1,130 | 1.33 | 68.3 |
| Female | 777 | 3.06 | 74.1 |
| Male | 233 | 3.03 | 63.1 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
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Lake Zurich Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 393 | 2.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 2,042 | 15.40% |
| Some College | 2,169 | 16.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,037 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,468 | 33.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,895 | 21.83% |
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Lake Zurich Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lake Zurich Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,835 | 10,617 | 6,195 |
| Asian | 1,154 | 1,123 | 748 |
| Hispanic | 1,023 | 622 | 213 |
| Other Race | 370 | 114 | 57 |
| Black | 310 | 277 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 127 | 117 |
| Islander | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.13%.
Lake Zurich Educational Attainment by Race
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$63,746
Average Earnings
$79,261
Average Male
$54,935
Average Female
Lake Zurich Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lake Zurich Language by Age
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Lake Zurich Language
76.88% of Lake Zurich residents speak only English, while 23.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.36% of the population.
Lake Zurich Language
Lake Zurich Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,911 | 658 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,581 | 30 | 1.90% |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
3.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.92%
Male Poverty Rate
4.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake Zurich
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Zurich is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Zurich is Hispanic, with 1.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.79%.
Lake Zurich Poverty
Lake Zurich Poverty Rate by Education
Lake Zurich Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake Zurich Married by Age and Sex
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Lake Zurich 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.
Lake Zurich Marital Status by Race
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Lake Zurich Marital Status
Lake Zurich Veterans by War
Lake Zurich Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 463 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 59 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.41% |
Lake Zurich Veterans by Race
Lake Zurich Veterans by Education
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1.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lake Zurich Veterans by Education
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73.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.6%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lake Zurich Employment by Age
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Lake Zurich Employment by Race
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Lake Zurich 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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81.92%
Native Born
18.08%
Foreign Born
7.32%
Non Citizen
10.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.92% of Lake Zurich residents were born in the United States, with 63.96% having been born in Illinois. 7.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Lake Zurich Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,651 | -113 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 19,764 | -113 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 19,877 | -113 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 19,990 | 117 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 19,873 | -99 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 19,972 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 19,971 | -59 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 20,030 | 32 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 19,998 | 62 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 19,936 | 239 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 19,697 | -21 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 19,718 | 1,614 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 18,104 | 3,157 | 1.93% |
| 1990 | 14,947 | 6,722 | 6.16% |
| 1980 | 8,225 | 4,143 | 7.26% |
| 1970 | 4,082 | 624 | 1.67% |
| 1960 | 3,458 | 0.00% |