Lake Forest, IL

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Lake Forest Overview

19,436
TOTAL POPULATION
9,366
MALE POPULATION
10,070
FEMALE POPULATION
93.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$104,341
PER CAPITA INCOME
$240,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$202,153
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
65.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
34.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,957
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lake Forest Zip Codes

Lake Forest Area Codes

Race in Lake Forest

The most populous races in Lake Forest are White / Caucasian (16,537 | 85.1%), Asian (1,256 | 6.5%), and Two or more Races (1,048 | 5.4%).
Race in Lake Forest
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,2566.5%
Black / African American1911.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9254.8%
Native / Alaskan1320.7%
White / Caucasian16,53785.1%
Two or more Races1,0485.4%
Some other Race2721.4%
Total19,436100.0%

Ancestry in Lake Forest

The most populous ancestries reported in Lake Forest are German (3,568 | 18.4%), Irish (3,447 | 17.7%), English (2,630 | 13.5%), Italian (1,681 | 8.6%), and Polish (1,363 | 7.0%), together accounting for 65.3% of all Lake Forest residents.
Ancestry in Lake Forest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African80.0%
American5913.0%
Arab1060.5%
Armenian720.4%
Australian1420.7%
Austrian2201.1%
Bangladeshi130.1%
Barbadian40.0%
Belgian1040.5%
Bhutanese330.2%
Brazilian330.2%
British2151.1%
Burmese2881.5%
Cambodian150.1%
Canadian740.4%
Cape Verdean40.0%
Celtic30.0%
Central American650.3%
Cherokee420.2%
Chilean80.0%
Colombian170.1%
Costa Rican280.1%
Cree240.1%
Croatian590.3%
Cuban120.1%
Czech2021.0%
Czechoslovakian320.2%
Danish1390.7%
Dutch2581.3%
Eastern European2991.5%
Ecuadorian490.3%
Egyptian50.0%
English2,63013.5%
Estonian80.0%
European4002.1%
Filipino240.1%
Finnish100.1%
French5622.9%
French American Indian240.1%
French Canadian3101.6%
German3,56818.4%
Greek3902.0%
Guatemalan150.1%
Haitian130.1%
Honduran220.1%
Hungarian670.3%
Indian (Asian)4652.4%
Iranian1340.7%
Irish3,44717.7%
Italian1,6818.6%
Jamaican40.0%
Kenyan10.0%
Korean640.3%
Lebanese80.0%
Lithuanian590.3%
Luxembourger320.2%
Maltese120.1%
Mexican5132.6%
Moroccan100.1%
Native Hawaiian110.1%
Nigerian40.0%
Northern European760.4%
Norwegian3802.0%
Polish1,3637.0%
Portuguese140.1%
Puerto Rican1030.5%
Romanian340.2%
Russian2931.5%
Scandinavian1480.8%
Scotch-Irish1710.9%
Scottish7513.9%
Serbian240.1%
Slavic340.2%
Slovak240.1%
South African280.1%
South American1240.6%
Soviet Union170.1%
Spaniard600.3%
Spanish230.1%
Sri Lankan710.4%
Subsaharan African510.3%
Swedish6803.5%
Swiss1230.6%
Thai3451.8%
Ugandan40.0%
Ukrainian1070.5%
Venezuelan500.3%
Welsh780.4%
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Immigrants in Lake Forest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lake Forest came from Asia (913 | 4.7%), Europe (683 | 3.5%), South Central Asia (402 | 2.1%), Eastern Asia (396 | 2.0%), and Latin America (274 | 1.4%), together accounting for 13.7% of all Lake Forest residents.
Immigrants in Lake Forest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa510.3%
Asia9134.7%
Australia980.5%
Austria120.1%
Bangladesh550.3%
Barbados40.0%
Belgium210.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.0%
Brazil330.2%
Canada1360.7%
Caribbean130.1%
Central America1810.9%
Chile80.0%
China2731.4%
Croatia50.0%
Cuba90.1%
Czechoslovakia130.1%
Eastern Africa50.0%
Eastern Asia3962.0%
Eastern Europe2181.1%
Egypt50.0%
England320.2%
Europe6833.5%
France240.1%
Germany790.4%
Guatemala370.2%
Honduras220.1%
Hong Kong110.1%
India2301.2%
Iran340.2%
Ireland100.1%
Italy670.3%
Japan40.0%
Kenya10.0%
Korea1190.6%
Latin America2741.4%
Lithuania90.1%
Malaysia120.1%
Mexico1220.6%
Morocco50.0%
Nepal90.1%
Netherlands100.1%
Northern Africa100.1%
Northern Europe2451.3%
Norway290.2%
Oceania980.5%
Pakistan620.3%
Philippines220.1%
Poland1100.6%
Russia370.2%
Serbia80.0%
South Africa140.1%
South America800.4%
South Central Asia4022.1%
South Eastern Asia940.5%
Southern Europe710.4%
Spain40.0%
Sweden50.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Taiwan400.2%
Uganda40.0%
Uruguay40.0%
Venezuela350.2%
Vietnam600.3%
Western Africa40.0%
Western Asia210.1%
Western Europe1490.8%
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Sex and Age in Lake Forest

Sex and Age in Lake Forest

The most populous age groups in Lake Forest are 15 to 19 Years (976 | 10.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (948 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years433 (4.6%)435 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years511 (5.5%)482 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years627 (6.7%)579 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years976 (10.4%)708 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years829 (8.8%)948 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years531 (5.7%)442 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years343 (3.7%)259 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years370 (4.0%)359 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years362 (3.9%)557 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years534 (5.7%)447 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years659 (7.0%)779 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years716 (7.6%)741 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years515 (5.5%)567 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years547 (5.8%)710 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years495 (5.3%)605 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years474 (5.1%)484 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years259 (2.8%)437 (4.3%)
85 Years and over185 (2.0%)531 (5.3%)
Total9,366 (100.0%)10,070 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lake Forest

Median Family Size in Lake Forest

The median family size in Lake Forest is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,467 | 87.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (471 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lake Forest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,467 (87.5%)3.15
Single Male/Father168 (3.3%)2.85
Single Female/Mother471 (9.2%)2.76
Total Families5,106 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Lake Forest

The median household size in Lake Forest is 2.63 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,467 | 64.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (1,853 | 26.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lake Forest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,467 (64.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father168 (2.4%)2.85
Single Female/Mother471 (6.8%)2.98
Non-family1,853 (26.6%)1.24
Total Households6,959 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Forest

Out of a total of 6,959 households in Lake Forest, 5,106 (73.4%) are family households, while 1,853 (26.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,358, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,483.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lake Forest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,483 (21.3%)
2-Person Households2,358 (33.9%)345 (5.0%)
3-Person Households1,012 (14.5%)9 (0.1%)
4-Person Households1,331 (19.1%)16 (0.2%)
5-Person Households241 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households115 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,106 (73.4%)1,853 (26.6%)

Female Fertility in Lake Forest

Fertility by Age in Lake Forest

Average fertility rate in Lake Forest is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 56.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years49 (43.8%)30.0
35 to 50 years63 (56.2%)43.0
Total112 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Forest

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lake Forest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lake Forest

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lake Forest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (2.7%)5.0
Bachelor's Degree44 (39.3%)39.0
Graduate Degree65 (58.0%)70.0
Total112 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Forest

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lake Forest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lake Forest

Income Overview in Lake Forest

Per Capita Income in Lake Forest is $104,341, while median incomes of families and households are $240,000 and $202,153 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income19,436$104,341
Median Family Income5,106$240,000
Mean Family Income5,106$337,110
Median Household Income6,959$202,153
Mean Household Income6,959$284,784
Income Deficit5,106$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)19,43665.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)19,43634.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index19,4360.49

Earnings by Sex in Lake Forest

Average Earnings in Lake Forest are $73,798, $120,625 for men and $41,875 for women, a difference of 65.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lake Forest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,423 (53.6%)$120,625
Female4,691 (46.4%)$41,875
Total10,114 (100.0%)$73,798

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Forest

The most common earnings brackets in Lake Forest are $100,000+ for men (2,912 | 53.7%) and $100,000+ for women (1,156 | 24.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lake Forest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less526 (9.7%)579 (12.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999257 (4.7%)314 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499106 (1.9%)159 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99970 (1.3%)178 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499129 (2.4%)103 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999110 (2.0%)164 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49930 (0.5%)194 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99955 (1.0%)122 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49946 (0.9%)62 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99953 (1.0%)87 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99938 (0.7%)147 (3.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999139 (2.6%)109 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999112 (2.1%)75 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99965 (1.2%)85 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99961 (1.1%)104 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99960 (1.1%)95 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999141 (2.6%)209 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999212 (3.9%)124 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999301 (5.6%)625 (13.3%)
$100,000+2,912 (53.7%)1,156 (24.6%)
Total5,423 (100.0%)4,691 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest

Average earnings in Lake Forest are $154,365 for men and $75,435 for women, a difference of 51.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $220,855, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,109. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,028, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,076.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,109$30,556
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$77,708$19,076
Bachelor's Degree$151,618$60,304
Graduate Degree$220,855$84,028
Total$154,365$75,435

Family Income in Lake Forest

Family Income Brackets in Lake Forest

According to the Lake Forest family income data, there are 3,048 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 59.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lake Forest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000511.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999821.6%
$25,000 to $34,999711.4%
$35,000 to $49,999711.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992605.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994198.2%
$100,000 to $149,99961312.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994909.6%
$200,000+3,04859.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Forest

4-person families (1,301 | 25.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lake Forest with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (2,403 | 47.1%) have the highest median income of $108,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lake Forest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,403 (47.1%)$216,875
3-Person Families1,013 (19.8%)$238,715
4-Person Families1,301 (25.5%)$250,001
5-Person Families253 (5.0%)$250,001
6-Person Families87 (1.7%)$250,001
7+ Person Families49 (1.0%)$0
Total5,106 (100.0%)$240,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Forest

The median family income in Lake Forest is $240,000, with families comprising 1 earner (1,680) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (846) have the lowest median family income of $163,625, accounting for 32.9% and 16.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lake Forest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners846 (16.6%)$163,625
1 Earner1,680 (32.9%)$250,001
2 Earners2,047 (40.1%)$250,001
3+ Earners533 (10.4%)$218,804
Total5,106 (100.0%)$240,000

Household Income in Lake Forest

Household Income Brackets in Lake Forest

With 3,556 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Lake Forest, accounting for 51.1% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (0.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lake Forest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001882.7%
$10,000 to $14,999210.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991462.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992513.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992163.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995988.6%
$75,000 to $99,9995437.8%
$100,000 to $149,99978611.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996549.4%
$200,000+3,55651.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Forest

The median household income in Lake Forest is $202,153, with the highest median household income of $238,361 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,740 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (0.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lake Forest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (0.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,337 (19.2%)$235,906
45 to 64 Years2,740 (39.4%)$238,361
65+ Years2,866 (41.2%)$133,636
Total6,959 (100.0%)$202,153

Poverty in Lake Forest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Forest

With 3.6% poverty level for males and 4.3% for females among the residents of Lake Forest, 18 to 24 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 52 males (6.2%) and 70 females (10.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)39 (9.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (2.4%)70 (10.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years4 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years52 (6.2%)59 (6.3%)
25 to 34 Years39 (5.2%)37 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years31 (4.2%)49 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years45 (3.8%)26 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years53 (4.3%)8 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years39 (3.8%)42 (3.2%)
75 Years and over26 (2.9%)84 (6.0%)
Total315 (3.6%)414 (4.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Forest

According to the poverty statistics in Lake Forest, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years433 (100.0%)396 (91.0%)
5 Years76 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years686 (97.6%)584 (89.3%)
12 to 14 Years359 (100.0%)347 (100.0%)
15 Years168 (97.7%)88 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years323 (97.3%)244 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years788 (93.8%)874 (93.7%)
25 to 34 Years714 (94.8%)631 (94.5%)
35 to 44 Years701 (95.8%)867 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,148 (96.2%)1,200 (97.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,178 (95.7%)1,300 (99.4%)
65 to 74 Years998 (96.2%)1,256 (96.8%)
75 Years and over877 (97.1%)1,319 (94.0%)
Total8,449 (96.4%)9,166 (95.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Forest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lake Forest show that 2.0% or 88 of the total 4,467 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.7%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.9%, which includes 25 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lake Forest
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,635 (99.1%)25 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,444 (96.3%)56 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children300 (97.7%)7 (2.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,379 (98.0%)88 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Forest

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lake Forest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Forest

The poverty data for Lake Forest shows that 88 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 16 of the single-parent households (2.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (3.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (4.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lake Forest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children25 (0.9%)16 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children56 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (2.0%)16 (2.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Lake Forest

Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Forest

Among the 8,617 employed individuals in Lake Forest, private company employees (5,715 | 66.3%), self-employed (incorporated) (858 | 10.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (857 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lake Forest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,71566.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)85810.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4435.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations85710.0%
Local Government Employees4935.7%
State Government Employees1661.9%
Federal Government Employees760.9%
Unpaid Family Workers90.1%
Total8,617100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lake Forest

According to the labor force statistics for Lake Forest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,109), 55.6% or 8,957 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 278 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.4% or 508 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 127 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years360 (25.3%)28 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,105 (62.2%)127 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years800 (82.2%)27 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years508 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,239 (75.2%)17 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,773 (73.3%)12 (0.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,198 (82.2%)2 (0.2%)
60 to 64 Years675 (62.4%)25 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years917 (38.9%)39 (4.2%)
75 Years and over374 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,957 (55.6%)278 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest

According to labor force statistics for Lake Forest, 75.7% of individuals (6,193) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,181) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 87 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.4% or 5,365 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma173 (61.3%)8 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree607 (69.5%)17 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,365 (77.4%)83 (1.2%)
Total6,193 (75.7%)115 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Forest are Management (1,940 | 22.4%), Community & Social Service (1,798 | 20.8%), Legal Services & Support (904 | 10.4%), Business & Financial (773 | 8.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (651 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lake Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lake Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (54.6%), and Community & Social Service (54.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,314 (67.7%)626 (32.3%)
Business & Financial453 (58.6%)320 (41.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science439 (71.9%)172 (28.1%)
Computers & Mathematics157 (64.6%)86 (35.4%)
Architecture & Engineering232 (87.2%)34 (12.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science50 (49.0%)52 (51.0%)
Community & Social Service 824 (45.8%)974 (54.2%)
Education, Arts & Media53 (67.1%)26 (32.9%)
Legal Services & Support490 (54.2%)414 (45.8%)
Education Instruction & Library148 (22.7%)503 (77.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment133 (81.1%)31 (18.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating277 (45.4%)333 (54.6%)
Health Technologists269 (47.4%)298 (52.6%)
Total (Category)3,307 (57.7%)2,425 (42.3%)
Total (Overall)4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lake Forest are Personal Care & Service (298 | 3.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (215 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (105 | 1.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (95 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (62 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Lake Forest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lake Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (63.7%), Security & Protection (53.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (53.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (68.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
Security & Protection33 (53.2%)29 (46.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention33 (53.2%)29 (46.8%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving137 (63.7%)78 (36.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (32.6%)64 (67.4%)
Personal Care & Service95 (31.9%)203 (68.1%)
Total (Category)296 (38.2%)479 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lake Forest are Sales & Related (1,230 | 14.2%), and Office & Administration (514 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lake Forest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related647 (52.6%)583 (47.4%)
Office & Administration168 (32.7%)346 (67.3%)
Total (Category)815 (46.7%)929 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lake Forest are Construction & Extraction (42 | 0.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lake Forest

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lake Forest are Production (144 | 1.7%), Transportation (119 | 1.4%), and Material Moving (84 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lake Forest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (37.5%)90 (62.5%)
Transportation94 (79.0%)25 (21.0%)
Material Moving84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)232 (66.9%)115 (33.1%)
Total (Overall)4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Forest

Employment Industries in Lake Forest

The major employment industries in Lake Forest include Professional & Scientific (1,664 | 19.2%), Educational Services (1,035 | 11.9%), Manufacturing (952 | 11.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (855 | 9.9%), and Finance & Insurance (776 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Lake Forest

Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Forest

The Lake Forest industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (91.1%), Educational Services (66.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lake Forest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction152 (76.0%)48 (24.0%)
Manufacturing618 (64.9%)334 (35.1%)
Wholesale Trade177 (56.6%)136 (43.4%)
Retail Trade296 (42.7%)397 (57.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing157 (84.9%)28 (15.1%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information112 (72.3%)43 (27.7%)
Finance & Insurance507 (65.3%)269 (34.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing159 (67.7%)76 (32.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,176 (70.7%)488 (29.3%)
Enterprise Management60 (75.0%)20 (25.0%)
Administrative & Support142 (56.1%)111 (43.9%)
Educational Services344 (33.2%)691 (66.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance287 (33.6%)568 (66.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation138 (63.9%)78 (36.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services203 (73.6%)73 (26.5%)
Public Administration29 (8.9%)297 (91.1%)
Total4,714 (54.4%)3,948 (45.6%)

Education in Lake Forest

School Enrollment in Lake Forest

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,949 students in Lake Forest are college / undergraduate (1,825 | 30.7%), high school (1,177 | 19.8%), and middle school (985 | 16.6%).
School Enrollment in Lake Forest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4738.0%
Kindergarten2333.9%
Elementary School77913.1%
Middle School98516.6%
High School1,17719.8%
College / Undergraduate1,82530.7%
Graduate / Professional4778.0%
Total5,949100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Forest

Out of a total of 5,949 students who are enrolled in schools in Lake Forest, 2,249 (37.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,700 (62.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 183 (76.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,035 (87.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lake Forest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds247 (62.5%)148 (37.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old820 (82.6%)173 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,035 (87.4%)149 (12.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds571 (70.2%)243 (29.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds331 (43.5%)429 (56.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds554 (41.8%)772 (58.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds84 (35.4%)153 (64.6%)
35 Years and over57 (23.7%)183 (76.2%)
Total3,700 (62.2%)2,249 (37.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Forest

Business (2,456 | 21.9%), social sciences (1,583 | 14.1%), education (923 | 8.2%), literature & languages (912 | 8.1%), and liberal arts & history (741 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 11,204 individuals in Lake Forest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lake Forest
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3543.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7186.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4434.0%
Psychology4914.4%
Social Sciences1,58314.1%
Engineering7396.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies630.6%
Science & Technology5504.9%
Business2,45621.9%
Education9238.2%
Literature & Languages9128.1%
Liberal Arts & History7416.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3553.2%
Communications6776.0%
Arts & Humanities1991.8%
Total11,204100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lake Forest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Forest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lake Forest are males with 2 vehicles (2,364, accounting for 53.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,590, making up 65.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lake Forest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle96 (2.2%)54 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle541 (12.2%)791 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles2,364 (53.5%)1,590 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles905 (20.5%)673 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles387 (8.8%)461 (12.8%)
5 or more Vehicles124 (2.8%)43 (1.2%)
Total4,417 (100.0%)3,612 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lake Forest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lake Forest are 60 to 89 minutes (1,268 commuters, 19.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (915 commuters, 14.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (726 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Lake Forest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3245.1%
5 to 9 Minutes5749.0%
10 to 14 Minutes72611.3%
15 to 19 Minutes91514.3%
20 to 24 Minutes67810.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3134.9%
30 to 34 Minutes4416.9%
35 to 39 Minutes661.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2263.5%
45 to 59 Minutes5198.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,26819.8%
90 or more Minutes3595.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Lake Forest

The most common commute times in Lake Forest are 60 to 89 minutes (874 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (503 commuters, 17.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lake Forest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes129 (3.6%)195 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes217 (6.1%)357 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes332 (9.3%)394 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes412 (11.5%)503 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes349 (9.7%)329 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes197 (5.5%)116 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes206 (5.8%)235 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes45 (1.3%)21 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes204 (5.7%)22 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes419 (11.7%)100 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes874 (24.4%)394 (13.9%)
90 or more Minutes199 (5.6%)160 (5.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Forest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lake Forest are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (642, 17.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (431, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lake Forest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (0.5%)12 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM63 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM235 (6.6%)24 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM330 (9.2%)153 (5.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM584 (16.3%)393 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM519 (14.5%)332 (11.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM496 (13.8%)431 (15.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM642 (17.9%)327 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM114 (3.2%)293 (10.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM242 (6.8%)316 (11.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM32 (0.9%)69 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM28 (0.8%)81 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM198 (5.5%)212 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM81 (2.3%)183 (6.5%)
Total3,583 (100.0%)2,826 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Forest

Of the total 6,959 dwellings in Lake Forest, owner-occupied units account for 6,064 (87.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 895 (12.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lake Forest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,06487.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units89512.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,959100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Household Size in Lake Forest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,48321.3%
2-Person Household2,70338.8%
3-Person Household1,02114.7%
4+ Person Household1,75225.2%
Total Housing Units6,959100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lake Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,198 (80.8%)285 (19.2%)
2-Person Household2,426 (89.7%)277 (10.2%)
3-Person Household824 (80.7%)197 (19.3%)
4+ Person Household1,616 (92.2%)136 (7.8%)
Total Housing Units6,064 (87.1%)895 (12.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lake Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School36 (66.7%)18 (33.3%)
High School Diploma203 (93.1%)15 (6.9%)
College/Associate Degree755 (77.7%)217 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,070 (88.7%)645 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lake Forest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5047.2%
35 to 44 Years84912.2%
45 to 54 Years1,32819.1%
55 to 64 Years1,41220.3%
65 to 74 Years1,32819.1%
75 to 84 Years96313.8%
85 Years and Over5758.3%
Total6,959100.0%

Housing Finances in Lake Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Lake Forest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,064 (87.1%)$233,587
Renter-Occupied895 (12.9%)$79,034
Average6,959 (100.0%)$202,153

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Forest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lake Forest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00076 (1.3%)72 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.1%)36 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (0.1%)11 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99996 (1.6%)19 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999148 (2.4%)103 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (2.2%)80 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999500 (8.3%)101 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999314 (5.2%)226 (25.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999624 (10.3%)161 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more4,123 (68.0%)86 (9.6%)
Total6,064 (100.0%)895 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Forest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lake Forest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49956 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799130 (2.1%)12 (1.3%)
$800 to $999140 (2.3%)21 (2.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499641 (10.6%)149 (16.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,067 (17.6%)249 (27.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499350 (5.8%)90 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999497 (8.2%)69 (7.7%)
$3,000 or more3,144 (51.8%)220 (24.6%)
Total6,064 (100.0%)895 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lake Forest

Housing Structures in Lake Forest

Housing Structures in Lake Forest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,24275.3%
Single Unit, Attached3915.6%
2 Unit Apartments2012.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments400.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments300.4%
10 or more Apartments1,05515.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total6,959100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Forest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lake Forest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,053 (96.4%)189 (3.6%)
Single Unit, Attached255 (65.2%)136 (34.8%)
2 Unit Apartments49 (24.4%)152 (75.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments698 (66.2%)357 (33.8%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,064 (87.1%)895 (12.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Forest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lake Forest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.3%)13 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms57 (0.9%)175 (19.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms545 (9.0%)325 (36.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,301 (21.4%)241 (26.9%)
8 or more Rooms4,145 (68.3%)141 (15.8%)
Total6,064 (100.0%)895 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Forest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lake Forest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,181 (85.4%)599 (66.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity851 (14.0%)273 (30.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)6 (0.7%)
All other Fuels8 (0.1%)17 (1.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,064 (100.0%)895 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Forest

Household Vehicle Usage in Lake Forest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle226 (3.7%)102 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle1,336 (22.0%)413 (46.2%)
2 Vehicles2,971 (49.0%)287 (32.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,531 (25.3%)93 (10.4%)
Total6,064 (100.0%)895 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lake Forest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lake Forest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4733,591
Median Property Value$822,800$948,100
Median Household Income$212,396$2,568
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$2,848
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (1.6%)50 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99944 (1.8%)12 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999112 (4.5%)90 (2.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999391 (15.8%)386 (10.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999437 (17.7%)484 (13.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999733 (29.6%)976 (27.2%)
$1,000,000 or more717 (29.0%)1,593 (44.4%)
Total2,473 (100.0%)3,591 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00028 (1.1%)81 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999101 (4.1%)55 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999133 (5.4%)36 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999102 (4.1%)15 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999190 (7.7%)33 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (6.3%)310 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999208 (8.4%)158 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more1,555 (62.9%)416 (11.6%)
Total2,473 (100.0%)3,591 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Forest

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lake Forest
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x525 (21.2%)250,001 (6,961.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x187 (7.6%)733 (20.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x545 (22.0%)704 (19.6%)
4.0x or more1,203 (48.6%)528 (14.7%)
Total2,473 (100.0%)3,591 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lake Forest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80079 (3.2%)49 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,49931 (1.3%)57 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,321 (93.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,473 (100.0%)3,591 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,004 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,376 (99.7%)12 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years2,086 (95.6%)96 (4.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,482 (97.9%)32 (2.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,616 (98.1%)32 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,295 (94.9%)124 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,429 (95.7%)110 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,321 (99.4%)14 (0.6%)
75 Years and older2,306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,915 (97.8%)420 (2.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lake Forest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,004 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,376 (99.7%)12 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,086 (95.6%)96 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lake Forest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000553 (90.9%)55 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999677 (95.4%)33 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,002 (93.8%)66 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,274 (99.1%)12 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over14,432 (98.6%)203 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Forest

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 682 (8.2%)922 (91.8%)
6 to 18 Years153 (4.5%)3,275 (96.7%)
19 to 25 Years127 (5.8%)1,988 (91.1%)
25 to 34 Years100 (6.6%)1,397 (92.3%)
35 to 44 Years103 (6.2%)1,530 (92.8%)
45 to 54 Years39 (1.6%)2,290 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years127 (5.0%)2,351 (92.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,080 (89.1%)1,655 (70.9%)
75 Years and over2,295 (99.5%)1,504 (65.2%)
Total5,106 (26.4%)16,912 (87.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Forest

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years49 (3.0%)53 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years338 (15.6%)331 (16.4%)
35 to 64 Years86 (2.7%)163 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years137 (13.2%)125 (9.6%)
75 Years and over321 (35.5%)512 (36.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lake Forest

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lake Forest: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (1.9%)75 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years50 (4.8%)56 (4.3%)
75 Years and over215 (23.8%)328 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lake Forest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.4%)10 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)51 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years9 (0.3%)43 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (3.8%)149 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lake Forest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49 (3.0%)43 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years338 (15.6%)323 (16.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (2.1%)20 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years43 (4.2%)4 (0.3%)
75 Years and over14 (1.5%)100 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lake Forest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)61 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years89 (8.6%)69 (5.3%)
75 Years and over122 (13.5%)216 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lake Forest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years28 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (0.3%)12 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (1.5%)6 (0.5%)
75 Years and over46 (5.1%)108 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Lake Forest

Computing Device Access in Lake Forest

Computing Device Access in Lake Forest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,53994.0%
Smartphone6,27090.1%
Tablet5,55579.8%
No Computing Device1602.3%
Total6,959100.0%

Internet Access in Lake Forest

Internet Access in Lake Forest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.1%
Broadband Home6,17088.7%
Cellular Data Only4005.8%
Satellite Internet3004.3%
No Internet2733.9%
Total6,959100.0%

Lake Forest Summary

History

The city of Lake Forest, Illinois is located in Lake County, approximately 30 miles north of Chicago. It is a small city with a population of 19,375 as of the 2010 census. The city was founded in 1861 by a group of wealthy Chicagoans who wanted to create a rural retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The city was originally named Ela after the nearby Ela Creek, but was later changed to Lake Forest in 1857.
The city was designed to be a planned community with a focus on nature and the outdoors. The city was designed with wide streets, large lots, and plenty of green space. The city was also designed to be a commuter town, with easy access to Chicago via the Chicago and North Western Railway.
The city was home to many prominent Chicagoans, including the Wrigley family, who built their estate in Lake Forest in the late 19th century. The city was also home to the Lake Forest Academy, a prestigious private school, and the Lake Forest College, which was founded in 1857.
The city was also home to the Lake Forest Country Club, which was founded in 1895. The club was a popular destination for wealthy Chicagoans, and was the site of the first U.S. Open golf tournament in 1895.
The city was also home to the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra, which was founded in 1891. The orchestra was one of the first professional symphony orchestras in the United States.

Geography

Lake Forest is located in Lake County, Illinois, approximately 30 miles north of Chicago. The city is situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, and is bordered by the cities of Lake Bluff to the north, Libertyville to the east, and Lake Forest to the south. The city covers an area of 8.3 square miles, and has a population of 19,375 as of the 2010 census.
The city is located in a temperate climate zone, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

The economy of Lake Forest is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to a number of corporate headquarters, including Tenneco, W.W. Grainger, and Brunswick Corporation. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Lake Forest College, Lake Forest Academy, and the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. The city is also home to a number of medical facilities, including Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake Forest was 19,375. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $107,945, and the median income for a family was $133,945. The per capita income for the city was $58,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lake Forest?
Total Population of Lake Forest is 19,436.
What is the Total Male Population of Lake Forest?
Total Male Population of Lake Forest is 9,366.
What is the Total Female Population of Lake Forest?
Total Female Population of Lake Forest is 10,070.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lake Forest?
There are 93.01 Males per 100 Females in Lake Forest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lake Forest?
There are 107.52 Females per 100 Males in Lake Forest.
What is the Median Population Age in Lake Forest?
Median Population Age in Lake Forest is 44.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lake Forest
Average Family Size in Lake Forest is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lake Forest
Average Household Size in Lake Forest is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lake Forest?
Per Capita income in Lake Forest is $104,341.
What is the Median Family Income in Lake Forest?
Median Family Income in Lake Forest is $240,000.
What is the Median Household income in Lake Forest?
Median Household Income in Lake Forest is $202,153.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lake Forest?
Income or Wage Gap in Lake Forest is 65.3%.
Women in Lake Forest earn 34.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Forest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lake Forest is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lake Forest?
There are 8,957 People in the Labor Forcein in Lake Forest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lake Forest?
55.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lake Forest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lake Forest?
Unemployment Rate in Lake Forest is 3.1%.