Fox Lake Hills CDP, Lake County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois. The estimated population of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois is 2,396 people, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look at the total population in Fox Lake Hills CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,396
+12.75%
+5.83%
2020
2,125
-3.58% -
2019
2,204
+0.27%
-
2018
2,198
-2.92% -
2017
2,264
- -

Population of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.6%
96%
-21.25%
Black/African American
2.8%
1.4%
+100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
18.4%
2.7%
+581.48%
Asian
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 -7.41% 41.6 -9.17% 42.9 -6.54%
2020 45.9 +0.88% 45.8 +3.85% 45.9 -3.57%
2019 45.5 -9.36% 44.1 -12.5% 47.6 -5.18%
2018 50.2 +5.02% 50.4 +7.46% 50.2 +2.24%
2017 47.8 - 46.9 - 49.1 -

The median age of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 99 +122.7% 39 +47.98% 249 61
10 to 19 63 +60.36% 67 +128.32% 109 185
20 to 29 183 -121.12% 210 -25.14% 36 145
30 to 39 132 +22.38% 93 +53.87% 149 144
40 to 49 155 +19.89% 172 +45.99% 186 248
50 to 59 180 -7.86% 197 -65.93% 158 94
60 to 69 250 -28.28% 192 -15.85% 183 160
70+ 83 +36.12% 149 +20.83% 110 179

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois is $92,159.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fox Lake Hills CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $86,806.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fox Lake Hills CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fox Lake Hills CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois is currently $105,120.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.21% of households in Fox Lake Hills CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fox Lake Hills CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    21.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fox Lake Hills CDP is $39,831.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fox Lake Hills CDP by the total population of Fox Lake Hills CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fox Lake Hills CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fox Lake Hills CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fox Lake Hills CDP over the age of 16 is 1,892.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fox Lake Hills CDP is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 100 50.00% 24.00%
20 to 24 years 106 74.50% 16.50%
25 to 29 years 75 82.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 90 97.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 396 89.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 341 85.30% 10.00%
55 to 59 years 152 71.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 153 56.20% 7.00%
65 to 74 years 318 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 161 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fox Lake Hills CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,592 62.60% 3.80%
Black or African American 68 63.20% 51.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 210 72.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 224 72.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,558 62.90% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fox Lake Hills CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fox Lake Hills CDP is 1,155, with median earnings of $47,896.00.

Women in Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois earning approximately 46.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,155 $47,896.00
Male 525 $79,632.00
Female 630 $37,381.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 203 $45,188.00
Business and Financial 54 $39,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $77,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $70,000.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $7,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $66,591.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00
Sales 95 $48,092.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $43,177.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $82,697.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $84,306.00
Production 108 $106,108.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $20,156.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 59 $85,096.00 144 $31,840.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 54 $39,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $78,906.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 9 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 22 $65,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 31 $5,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $66,591.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 53 $20,972.00 42 $72,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 202 $43,438.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $82,697.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $84,306.00 0 $0.00
Production 98 $106,266.00 10 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $21,250.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 888 households in Fox Lake Hills CDP, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 703 families in Fox Lake Hills CDP with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 572 10 121 185
Average Household Size 2.74 3 4.84 1.14
Total Families 572 10 121 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2 4.65 0

Poverty

Of the 703 families in Fox Lake Hills CDP, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fox Lake Hills CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 972 housing units in Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 888 91.36%
Vacant 84 8.64%

9.05% of the total 972 housing units in Fox Lake Hills CDP are rental units. This is approximately 88 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 780 are occupied by the owner - or 80.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fox Lake Hills CDP is $1,583.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fox Lake Hills CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    7
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fox Lake Hills CDP is $190,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fox Lake Hills CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    66
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    406
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    194
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    30
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    75
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fox Lake Hills CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fox Lake Hills CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    207
  • 1960 to 1969
    96
  • 1970 to 1979
    279
  • 1980 to 1989
    85
  • 1990 to 1999
    88
  • 2000 to 2009
    102
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fox Lake Hills CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    9
  • 1 vehicle available
    210
  • 2 vehicles available
    476
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    193

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fox Lake Hills CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fox Lake Hills CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

39.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fox Lake Hills CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    55
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    132
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    124
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    94
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    84
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    74
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    67
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    155
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    119
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Fox Lake Hills CDP, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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