Demographics & People — Northlake, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,547 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,406 |
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| Family Households | 3,094 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5383 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,654 |
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| Black or African American | 536 |
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| Asian | 390 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,710 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,712 |
| Other groups | 7,560 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,525 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,735 |
| German | 1,074 |
| Polish | 1,061 |
| Irish | 877 |
| Italian | 817 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 705 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 330 |
Language
| English Only | 5,218 |
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| Spanish | 5,975 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,087 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 518 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,783 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Northlake, Illinois.
