Demographics & People — Lake of the Woods, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,976 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
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| Median Age | 37.9 |
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| Total Households | 763 |
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| Family Households | 547 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0421 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,908 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,097 |
| Irish | 938 |
| English | 435 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 435 |
| Other groups | 143 |
| Italian | 105 |
| European | 75 |
| American | 57 |
| French (except Basque) | 51 |
| Dutch | 48 |
Language
| English Only | 1,860 |
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| Spanish | 30 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,890 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 184 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,681 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake of the Woods, Illinois.
