State
Land Area (mi²)
20.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,104.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.55%
Growth Since 2010
6.39%
World Population Review
Lemont, Illinois Population 2021
22,492
Lemont is a city located in Illinois. Lemont has a 2020 population of 22,492. Lemont is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 6.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,142 in 2010. Lemont reached it's highest population of 22,492 in 2021.
The average household income in Lemont is $127,052 with a poverty rate of 5.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,117 per month, and the median house value is $376,500. The median age in Lemont is 46.1 years, 44.5 years for males, and 47 years for females.
Lemont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemont was:
- White: 94.38%
- Asian: 2.91%
- Black or African American: 1.10%
- Two or more races: 0.92%
- Other race: 0.39%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lemont, Illinois is 22,492 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 22,120.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 21,142.
Lemont, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,822 | 94.38% |
| Asian | 643 | 2.91% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 203 | 0.92% |
| Some Other Race | 85 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.31% |
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Lemont Population by Race
Lemont Population Pyramid $2021
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Lemont Population by Age
Lemont Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,705 | 2.81 | 82.5 |
| Married | 5,297 | 3.26 | 93.4 |
| Non Family | 1,697 | 1.19 | 54 |
| Female | 542 | 3.4 | 60.7 |
| Male | 169 | 3.3 | 100 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
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Lemont Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 372 | 2.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 419 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 4,307 | 27.35% |
| Some College | 2,984 | 18.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,298 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,067 | 25.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,300 | 14.61% |
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Lemont Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lemont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,398 | 13,670 | 5,614 |
| Hispanic | 592 | 546 | 221 |
| Asian | 547 | 547 | 460 |
| Black | 129 | 112 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 51 |
| Other Race | 60 | 40 | |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
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$59,001
Average Earnings
$76,655
Average Male
$42,679
Average Female
Lemont Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lemont Language by Age
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Lemont Language
78.72% of Lemont residents speak only English, while 21.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.60% of the population.
Lemont Language
Lemont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,654 | 1,164 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 1,081 | 37 | 3.42% |
| Multiple | 203 | 20 | 9.85% |
| Black | 204 | 8 | 3.92% |
5.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.19%
Male Poverty Rate
6.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lemont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemont is Multiple, with 9.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemont is Hispanic, with 3.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.68%.
Lemont Poverty
Lemont Poverty Rate by Education
Lemont Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lemont Married by Age and Sex
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Lemont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lemont Marital Status by Race
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Lemont Marital Status
Lemont Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 5.64% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.49% |
| Black | 11 | 5.29% |
Lemont Veterans by Race
Lemont Veterans by Education
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2.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lemont Veterans by Education
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62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Lemont Employment by Age
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Lemont Employment by Race
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Lemont 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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85.62%
Native Born
14.38%
Foreign Born
3.31%
Non Citizen
11.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.62% of Lemont residents were born in the United States, with 74.21% having been born in Illinois. 3.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Lemont Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,492 | 124 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 22,368 | 124 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 22,244 | 124 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 22,120 | 52 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 22,068 | 52 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 22,016 | 160 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 21,856 | 99 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 21,757 | 139 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 21,618 | 175 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 21,443 | 137 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 21,306 | 164 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 21,142 | 0.00% |