Lakemoor: Demographics & People
About 6,467 people live in Lakemoor, in 2,483 households. Population grew 10.0% from 5,878 (2022) to 6,467 (2024). Median age 35.5 years. (5.2y younger than McHenry County; 2.2y younger than Illinois). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 72% White (non-Hispanic) and 15% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.36). 66% of households are family-led. County is losing 10,629 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 34% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 57 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.0% from 5,878 (2022) to 6,467 (2024) — about 16.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~7,131 (extrapolated at 5.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,081.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 714,342 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,878 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,467 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 6,467 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 8,081 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.5y is 3.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.5 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,467 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,722 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,481.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,634.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 630 |
| Population under 18 | 1,722 |
| Median age | 35.5 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,467 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.36 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 4,659 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 55 |
| Asian residents | 465 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 771 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 36.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 78.3% |
| Asian population | 11.0% (vs Illinois 6.1%) |
| Black population | 0.9% (vs Illinois 9.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 14.6% (vs Illinois 17.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 72.2% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,585 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,063 |
| Share born in this state | 70.9% |
| Share born in another state | 29.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 523 |
| From Europe | 110 |
| From Africa | 272 |
Households & Family Composition
2,483 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,418 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,427 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,418 |
| Married couples with children | 571 |
| Single-parent households | 65 |
| Average household size | 2.52 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 289 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 280 |
| Family households | 1,644 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 66.2% (vs Illinois 62.4%) |
| Total households | 2,483 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 10,629 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 673,084 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 683,713 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -10,629 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 227 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 11 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | IL-11 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lake |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lake County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 20,260 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lake County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 92.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 83.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 56.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 696,535 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,467, booming, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,467 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Lake County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade