Lake County, Indiana Population 2022
Lake County, Indiana's estimated population is 488,652 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County, Indiana is the 3rd largest county in Indiana. The 2010 Population was 495,947 and has seen a growth of -1.47% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 488,652 | 1,053 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 487,599 | 1,053 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 486,546 | 1,053 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 485,493 | 1,053 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 484,440 | -161 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 484,601 | -1,491 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 486,092 | -1,816 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 487,908 | -3,119 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 491,027 | -705 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 491,732 | -1,658 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 493,390 | -1,564 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 494,954 | -993 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 495,947 | 20,353 | 4.28% |
| 1990 | 475,594 | -47,371 | -9.06% |
| 1980 | 522,965 | -23,288 | -4.26% |
| 1970 | 546,253 | 32,984 | 6.43% |
| 1960 | 513,269 | 145,117 | 39.42% |
| 1950 | 368,152 | 74,957 | 25.57% |
| 1940 | 293,195 | 31,885 | 12.20% |
| 1930 | 261,310 | 101,353 | 63.36% |
| 1920 | 159,957 | 77,093 | 93.04% |
| 1910 | 82,864 | 44,972 | 118.68% |
| 1900 | 37,892 | 14,006 | 58.64% |
| 1890 | 23,886 | 8,795 | 58.28% |
| 1880 | 15,091 | 2,752 | 22.30% |
| 1870 | 12,339 | 3,194 | 34.93% |
| 1860 | 9,145 | 5,154 | 129.14% |
| 1850 | 3,991 | 2,523 | 171.87% |
| 1840 | 1,468 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300,770 | 61.92% |
| Black or African American | 114,891 | 23.65% |
| Some Other Race | 45,169 | 9.30% |
| Two or More Races | 16,527 | 3.40% |
| Asian | 6,911 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,286 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.03% |
Lake County, Indiana Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 186,731 | 2.57 | 69.7 |
| Married | 82,068 | 3.27 | 86.2 |
| Non Family | 64,281 | 1.19 | 60.2 |
| Female | 29,919 | 3.37 | 47.1 |
| Male | 10,463 | 3.28 | 63.4 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13,603 | 4.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23,588 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 114,960 | 35.06% |
| Some College | 73,848 | 22.52% |
| Associates Degree | 27,875 | 8.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,938 | 14.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,050 | 7.64% |
Lake County, Indiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 194,393 | 179,662 | 51,767 |
| Black | 72,773 | 64,245 | 11,665 |
| Hispanic | 52,499 | 39,429 | 6,977 |
| Other Race | 26,014 | 18,533 | 2,234 |
| 2+ Races | 5,924 | 5,082 | 1,468 |
| Asian | 4,824 | 4,334 | 2,526 |
| Native American | 994 | 835 | 265 |
| Islander | 130 | 105 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.36%.
$40,435
Average Earnings
$51,136
Average Male
$31,148
Average Female
Lake County, Indiana Language by Age
Lake County, Indiana Language
85.29% of Lake County, Indiana residents speak only English, while 14.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.52% of the population.
Lake County, Indiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 112,901 | 31,701 | 28.08% |
| White | 259,928 | 22,663 | 8.72% |
| Hispanic | 91,278 | 17,217 | 18.86% |
| Other | 10,201 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 16,151 | 3,805 | 23.56% |
| Asian | 6,739 | 939 | 13.93% |
| Native | 1,236 | 164 | 13.27% |
15.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.78%
Male Poverty Rate
17.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake County, Indiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake County, Indiana is Black, with 28.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake County, Indiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.73%.
Lake County, Indiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake County, Indiana Married by Age and Sex
Lake County, Indiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lake County, Indiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,681 | 7.37% |
| Black | 6,421 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 3,102 | 4.89% |
| Other Race | 1,472 | 4.60% |
| 2+ Races | 391 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 144 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 81 | 7.53% |
| Islander | 12 | 8.16% |
Lake County, Indiana Veterans by Education
7.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
55.34%
Born in Lake County, Indiana
93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
2.90%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.22% of Lake County, Indiana residents were born in the United States, with 55.34% having been born in Indiana. 2.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990