Demographics & People — Gages Lake, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,706 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,049 |
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| Family Households | 2,997 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4122 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,813 |
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| Black or African American | 787 |
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| Asian | 617 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,169 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,937 |
| Other groups | 2,874 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,777 |
| Irish | 1,330 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,122 |
| Polish | 1,121 |
| Italian | 950 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 673 |
| English | 614 |
| American | 494 |
Language
| English Only | 8,273 |
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| Spanish | 736 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,089 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 587 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,479 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.6% |
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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 Gages Lake, Illinois.
