Lemont, Illinois Population 2022
Lemont is a city located in Illinois. Lemont has a 2020 population of 17,955. Lemont is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,629 in 2010.
The average household income in Lemont is $126,502 with a poverty rate of 5.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,223 per month, and the median house value is $373,500. The median age in Lemont is 45.7 years, 43.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Lemont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemontwas:
- White: 93.54%
- Two or more races: 2.99%
- Asian: 2.04%
- Native American: 0.78%
- Black or African American: 0.58%
- Other race: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,024 | 93.54% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 134 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 350 | 2.04% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 513 | 2.99% |
Lemont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,911 | 2.85 | 82.9 |
| Married | 3,998 | 3.33 | 93.8 |
| Male | 160 | 3.26 | 100 |
| Female | 448 | 3.32 | 67 |
| Non Family | 1,305 | 1.18 | 52.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 2.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 1.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,821 | 24.06% |
| Some College | 2,446 | 20.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,118 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,048 | 25.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,831 | 15.61% |
Lemont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 257 | 257 | 222 |
| White | 10,584 | 10,167 | 4,331 |
| Hispanic | 741 | 722 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 337 | 68 |
| Black | 69 | 43 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Lemont Language by Age
Lemont Language
76.61% of Lemont residents speak only English, while 23.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.51% of the population.
Lemont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,926 | 783 | 5.25% |
| Black | 56 | 2 | 3.57% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 513 | 58 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,391 | 71 | 5.10% |
5.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.48%
Male Poverty Rate
5.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lemont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemont is White, with 5.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemont is Hispanic, with 5.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.97%.
Lemont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lemont Married by Age and Sex
Lemont 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 45-54.
Lemont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 4.68% |
| Black | 9 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.81% |
Lemont Veterans by Education
3.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.88%
Born in Lemont
84.67%
Native Born
15.33%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
12.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.67% of Lemont residents were born in the United States, with 73.88% having been born in Illinois. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,582 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,557 | -25 | -0.10% |
| 1950 | 2,757 | 200 | 0.76% |
| 1960 | 3,397 | 640 | 2.11% |
| 1970 | 5,080 | 1,683 | 4.11% |
| 1980 | 5,640 | 560 | 1.05% |
| 1990 | 7,348 | 1,708 | 2.68% |
| 2000 | 13,098 | 5,750 | 5.95% |
| 2010 | 16,000 | 2,902 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 16,163 | 163 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 16,326 | 163 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 16,489 | 163 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 16,652 | 163 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 16,815 | 163 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 16,978 | 163 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 17,141 | 163 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 17,304 | 163 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 17,467 | 163 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 17,629 | 162 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 17,792 | 163 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 17,955 | 163 | 0.92% |