Demographics & People — Tower Lakes, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,148 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 48.8 |
| Total Households | 435 |
| Family Households | 364 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1398 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,030 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 365 |
| English | 271 |
| Irish | 223 |
| Other groups | 155 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 147 |
| Italian | 131 |
| Polish | 105 |
| Swedish | 58 |
| Eastern European | 53 |
| Scottish | 53 |
Language
| English Only | 1,025 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 1,105 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 63 |
| Population 18+ | 1,006 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |
| 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 Tower Lakes, Illinois.