Demographics & People — Lake Bluff, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,834 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
| Median Age | 46.3 |
| Total Households | 2,174 |
| Family Households | 1,802 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2603 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,841 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 437 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,358 |
| Irish | 1,014 |
| Other groups | 993 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 941 |
| English | 876 |
| Italian | 570 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 441 |
| Polish | 360 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 228 |
| Scottish | 205 |
Language
| English Only | 4,440 |
| Spanish | 279 |
| Population 5+ | 5,394 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 192 |
| Population 18+ | 4,373 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 33.8% |
| 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 Lake Bluff, Illinois.