As of 2025 the population of Lake County is 33,814. The population is expected to grow to 35,551 by 2030 - a growth rate of 1.01%.
The median age of Lake County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Lake County is 54.1, meaning that there is a 54% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Lake County is $85,952 and projected to be $93,410 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,569, projected to be $36,112 in 2030. 2.59% of households – 877 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,107,119 and the average disposable income is $64,638.
There are 17,073 housing units in Lake County; 9,633 are owner-occupied, 3,567 are rented, and 3,873 are vacant. The average home value is $583,141, with 1,395 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,511 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,482 businesses in Lake County, employing 12,268 workers and pulling from a labor force of 13,044 age 16 and above. 2,132 workers commute into Lake County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,563 residents both live and work in/around Lake County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 8.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.15% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,333 drive alone, 1,539 carpool, and 29 take public transportation. 698 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,445 residents work from home.
6,379 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,743 have associates degrees, 4,863 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,524 hold a graduate or professional degree.
