Demographics & People — Lake Villa, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,707 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
| Median Age | 40.4 |
| Total Households | 3,141 |
| Family Households | 2,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4578 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,131 |
| Black or African American | 531 |
| Asian | 675 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,237 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,444 |
| German | 2,380 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,547 |
| Polish | 1,198 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,060 |
| Irish | 1,009 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 619 |
| Italian | 411 |
| English | 375 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 371 |
Language
| English Only | 6,781 |
| Spanish | 647 |
| Population 5+ | 8,366 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 268 |
| Population 18+ | 6,461 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| 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 Villa, Illinois.