Demographics & People — Vernon Hills, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,772 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 10,776 |
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| Family Households | 7,737 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5378 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,189 |
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| Black or African American | 462 |
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| Asian | 6,515 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,317 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,241 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,937 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,195 |
| German | 2,995 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,282 |
| Italian | 1,929 |
| English | 1,912 |
| Polish | 1,808 |
| Irish | 1,644 |
| Russian | 1,466 |
Language
| English Only | 15,026 |
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| Spanish | 2,344 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,483 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 608 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,028 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 29.3% |
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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 Vernon Hills, Illinois.
