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World Population Review
Lake County, Indiana Population 2021
Lake County, Indiana's estimated population is 487,599 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 -1.68% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.22%
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State
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
495,947
Growth Since 2010
-1.68%
Lake County, Indiana Population Growth
| 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 by Race
Lake County, Indiana Population Pyramid $2021
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Lake County, Indiana Population by Age
Lake County, Indiana Households and Families
| 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
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Lake County, Indiana Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lake County, Indiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lake County, Indiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Lake County, Indiana Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,435
Average Earnings
$51,136
Average Male
$31,148
Average Female
Lake County, Indiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lake County, Indiana Language by Age
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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 Language
Lake County, Indiana Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 44,735 | 10,201 | 22.80% |
| 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 White, with 8.72% 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 Poverty
Lake County, Indiana Poverty Rate by Education
Lake County, Indiana Marital Status
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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
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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
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Lake County, Indiana Marital Status
Lake County, Indiana Veterans by War
Lake County, Indiana Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Lake County, Indiana Veterans by Education
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7.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lake County, Indiana Veterans by Education
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61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Lake County, Indiana Employment by Age
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Lake County, Indiana Employment by Race
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Lake County, Indiana 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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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.
Lake County, Indiana Place of Birth
- 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