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Fox Lake, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#165/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

11,131population

42.9median age

This community is a community of 11,131 with a median age of 42.9. The population is predominantly White (74.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (18%). Median household income is $70,819. 91.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, with a median home value of $228,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.7%8,313

Hispanic/Latino

18%2,008

Black

3.6%400

Two or More

2%220

Asian

1.3%147

Other

0.3%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%426

High School Diploma

29.2%2,400

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%942

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%1,129

Associate's Degree

6.6%542

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%1,456

Master's Degree

6%494

Professional Degree

1.6%132

Doctorate

0.4%30

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

$228,100median home value

$1,047median rent

67.9%homeownership

5,998total units

12%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%79

$50K–$100K

3.8%135

$100K–$150K

9.3%335

$150K–$200K

22%791

$200K–$300K

37.1%1,330

$300K–$500K

19.5%699

$500K–$1M

5%178

$1M+

1.1%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

210

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

397

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

179

$1,500–$2,000

157

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%27

2010–2019

3.3%199

2000–2009

19%1,142

1990–1999

11.6%698

1980–1989

9.4%566

1970–1979

26%1,560

1960–1969

6.3%380

1950–1959

7%421

1940–1949

5.3%320

1939 or earlier

11.4%685

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%4,028

Electricity

21.3%1,125

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%60

No Fuel

0.9%50

Wood

0.3%18

Household Economyi

$70,819median household income

$42,203per capita income

13%poverty rate

4.2%unemployment

6,159labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%422

$10K–$15K

3.2%169

$15K–$20K

2.6%138

$20K–$25K

5.6%298

$25K–$30K

3.3%175

$30K–$35K

2.7%142

$35K–$40K

4.7%248

$40K–$45K

3.5%183

$45K–$50K

4.2%220

$50K–$60K

6.3%335

$60K–$75K

8.8%463

$75K–$100K

12.3%648

$100K–$125K

10.9%574

$125K–$150K

7.4%391

$150K–$200K

9.6%507

$200K+

7%368

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

286

Residentsi

344

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers182 homes82% occupied$406/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8104 homes97% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,819/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

61.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.5% of subsidized households are minority

35.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,21410.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

442

Poland

United Kingdom

Philippines

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,621

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,900

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

458(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured