Demographics & People — Island Lake, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,023 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 2,889 |
| Family Households | 1,978 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Diversity Index | 0.356 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,750 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 218 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,685 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,313 |
| Other groups | 1,901 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,536 |
| Irish | 1,526 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,459 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 929 |
| Italian | 889 |
| Polish | 831 |
| English | 541 |
| European | 361 |
Language
| English Only | 5,748 |
| Spanish | 1,334 |
| Population 5+ | 7,446 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 380 |
| Population 18+ | 6,314 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Island Lake, Illinois.