Spring Lake, Tazewell County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Spring Lake, Illinois. The estimated population of Spring Lake, Illinois is 1,476 people, with a median age of 48.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,476
+0.2%
-15.32%
2020
1,473
-7.88% -
2019
1,599
-8.78% -
2018
1,753
+0.57%
-
2017
1,743
- -

Population of Spring Lake, 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
97.3%
96.3%
+1.04%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.4%
-42.86%
Asian
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.7%
+11.76%
Other
0%
0.2%
-100.00%

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 Spring Lake, 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 48.6 -0.41% 49.9 -0.4% 47.8 -0.62%
2020 48.8 -0.41% 50.1 +0.6% 48.1 -0.62%
2019 49 +3.38% 49.8 +2.05% 48.4 +7.8%
2018 47.4 -2.07% 48.8 -1.01% 44.9 -5.87%
2017 48.4 - 49.3 - 47.7 -

The median age of Spring Lake, 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 57 +28.68% 105 +6.18% 72 106
10 to 19 80 -35.64% 85 +24.27% 53 106
20 to 29 73 -5.55% 67 -77.89% 66 26
30 to 39 119 -35.47% 99 1.42% 81 95
40 to 49 126 -19.76% 118 -56.51% 99 62
50 to 59 140 3.77% 161 -0.53% 136 159
60 to 69 181 -36.76% 125 -47.07% 120 71
70+ 109 +3.93% 98 +14.99% 111 113

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Spring Lake, Illinois is $68,600.00.

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 Spring Lake.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,136.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,000.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake, Illinois is currently $77,550.00.

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.

1.44% of households in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Spring Lake is $33,655.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Spring Lake 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
    2.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.86%

Employment

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

The total population of Spring Lake over the age of 16 is 1,214.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% 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 Spring Lake is 57.50%.

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 75 49.30% 35.10%
20 to 24 years 39 84.60% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 53 81.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 96 71.90% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 140 95.00% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 239 91.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 157 66.20% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 108 62.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 195 12.80% 28.00%
75 years and over 112 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Spring Lake. 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 1,198 60.40% 4.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 43.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12 16.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,186 60.80% 4.40%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Spring Lake is 698, with median earnings of $43,148.00.

Women in Spring Lake, Illinois earning approximately 54.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 698 $43,148.00
Male 410 $54,643.00
Female 288 $30,000.00

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 53 $99,375.00
Business and Financial 20 $80,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $91,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $16,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $47,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $44,250.00
Healthcare Support 24 $19,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $6,071.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $12,917.00
Sales 74 $49,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $36,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $66,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $68,309.00
Production 87 $40,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $40,417.00

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 43 $104,375.00 10 $81,250.00
Business and Financial 9 $81,458.00 11 $34,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $91,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 27 $16,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 32 $42,500.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 18 $33,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $2,499.00 26 $10,882.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 24 $55,227.00 50 $47,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $0.00 72 $35,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 36 $65,278.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $68,309.00 0 $0.00
Production 68 $41,250.00 19 $33,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $40,625.00 1 $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 626 households in Spring Lake, with an average household size of 2.36 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 467 families in Spring Lake with an average family size of 2.74 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 373 58 36 159
Average Household Size 2.75 2.69 3.44 1.06
Total Families 373 58 36 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.43 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 467 families in Spring Lake, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Spring Lake:

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 825 housing units in Spring Lake, Illinois.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 626 75.88%
Vacant 199 24.12%

2.55% of the total 825 housing units in Spring Lake are rental units. This is approximately 21 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 594 are occupied by the owner - or 72.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Spring Lake is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Spring Lake 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    9
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Spring Lake is $127,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    58
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    133
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    187
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    153
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    53
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    63
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    86
  • 1960 to 1969
    131
  • 1970 to 1979
    298
  • 1980 to 1989
    32
  • 1990 to 1999
    70
  • 2000 to 2009
    94
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 Spring Lake that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    160
  • 2 vehicles available
    271
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    180

Commuting to Work

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

35.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Spring Lake.

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
    8
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    25
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    62
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    53
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    84
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    105
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    61
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    71
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

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

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