Lake County, IN

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2021 Population

495,925

2.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.256% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.43% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,052

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,800

7.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

224,419

2.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lake County, IN had a population of 496k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $62,052. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lake County, IN grew from 485,983 to 495,925, a 2.05% increase and its median household income grew from $57,530 to $62,052, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23%), Other (Hispanic) (8.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.82%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.22%).

None of the households in Lake County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Lake County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake County, IN are Purdue University Northwest (2,033 degrees awarded in 2021), Indiana University-Northwest (681 degrees), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland (188 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lake County, IN was $167,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Lake County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Lake County, IN borders Cook County, IL, Kankakee County, IL, Will County, IL, Jasper County, IN, Newton County, IN, and Porter County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Lake County, IN is home to a population of 496k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.94% of Lake County, IN residents were born outside of the country (34.4k people).

In 2021, there were 2.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (264k people) in Lake County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Lake County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lake County, IN was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
264k ± 616
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 942
Other (Hispanic)
41.1k ± 2.35k

19.7%

Hispanic Population

97.9k people

19.7% of the people in Lake County, IN are hispanic (97.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

6.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

34.4k people

6.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32.7k people

As of 2021, 6.94% of Lake County, IN residents (34.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake County, IN was 6.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lake County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,921 ± 722
Gulf War (2001-)
4,028 ± 578
Gulf War (1990s)
3,442 ± 531

Lake County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lake County, IN employs 224k people. The largest industries in Lake County, IN are Manufacturing (34,650 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,278 people), and Retail Trade (25,012 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,250), Utilities ($76,205), and Construction ($59,356).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

224k

2021 Value

± 3,831

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, IN grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 219k employees to 224k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,413 people), Management Occupations (21,115 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,992 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

224k

2021 Value

± 3,831

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake County, IN grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 219k employees to 224k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake County, IN, are Manufacturing (34,650 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,278 people), and Retail Trade (25,012 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Lake County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,485

Median earning men ± $972

$31,823

Median earning women ± $588

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($65,059), Public Administration ($64,583), and Construction ($63,091).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($42,559), Manufacturing ($41,772), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,709).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,984
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,475
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,015
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.72M
Manufacturing
$4.2M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$847k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, IN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.46%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.46%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lake County, IN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.46%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lake County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lake County, IN awarded 3,228 degrees. The student population of Lake County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,029 male students and 8,534 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake County, IN are White (1,786 and 58.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (619 and 20.1%), Black or African American (444 and 14.5%), and Asian (107 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in Lake County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University Northwest (2,033 and 63%), Indiana University-Northwest (681 and 21.1%), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland (188 and 5.82%).

The most popular majors in Lake County, IN are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (474 and 14.7%), Registered Nursing (230 and 7.13%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (128 and 3.97%).

The median tuition costs in Lake County, IN are $19,900 for private four year colleges, and $7,074 and $16,935 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lake County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,563 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,563 students enrolled in Lake County, IN, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,220 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
111 degree-majors awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
474 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
180 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lake County, IN was General Psychology with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lake County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Purdue University Northwest
2,033 degrees awarded
Indiana University-Northwest
681 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland
188 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University Northwest with 2,033 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,139 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake County, IN, which is 0.545 times less than the 2,089 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,786 degrees mean that there were 2.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 619 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake County, IN was $167,800 in 2021, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,100 to $167,800, a 7.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake County, IN is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lake County, IN have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lake County, IN is $62,052. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lake County, IN was Census Tract 404.02 with a value of $144,630, followed by Census Tract 426.08 and Census Tract 426.02, with respective values of $106,595 and $103,696.

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.57%.

Housing

Property

$167,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,411

$134,389

Median Property Taxes

±$2,789

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.7% of the housing units in Lake County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 404.02
Census Tract 426.08
Census Tract 426.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lake County, IN was Census Tract 404.02 with a value of $144,630, followed by Census Tract 426.08 and Census Tract 426.02, with respective values of $106,595 and $103,696.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lake County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,052

Median Household Income

± $1,135

190k

Number of Households

± 3,353

In 2021, the median household income of the 190k households in Lake County, IN grew to $62,052 from the previous year's value of $57,530.

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Carpooled (7.49%)
Worked At Home (4.92%)

In 2021, 82.8% of workers in Lake County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.49%) and those who worked at home (4.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake County, IN have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.26% of the workforce in Lake County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lake County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.57%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake County, IN (72.3k out of 490k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake County, IN is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.2% of the children was living in poverty in Lake County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 395 in Lake County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.08 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.9% of the population of Lake County, IN has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 9.39% on non-group plans, and 0.845% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IN see 1896 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1922 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1524 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,896 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, IN

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IN see an average of 1,896 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1,922 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.13%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

9.39%

Non-Group

0.845%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake County, IN grew by 3.93% from 6.86% to 7.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.5 in Lake County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.1% in Lake County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lake County, IN.

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