Fox Lake, Illinois
Fox Lake: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
Fox Lake is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,579 and a population density of 1,128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,411 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Fox Lake
| Population | 10,411 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area | 9.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3967,-88.1837 |
| Altitude | 2,411 feet / 735 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:00:34 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60020 |
| Density | 1,110 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Fox Lake is located at 42°23'48"N 88°11'1"W (42.3966900, -88.1837000).
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72°F
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Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fox Lake decreased by 1.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,579 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,650 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,628 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,630 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,609 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,555 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,523 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,519 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,463 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,451 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,411 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,369 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,294 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,353 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,292 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,578 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,440 |
Fox Lake zip code is 60020.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 17097
Foks Lejk, Фокс Лејк
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,440 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $177,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,155 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $349 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $765 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 327 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,021 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,465 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,177 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 369,431 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 291,776 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,350 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,625 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,282 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 589 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,271 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 191,939 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,917 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,712 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,523 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 118 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,530 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 361 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,240 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 66.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 426.54 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $344,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,993 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $635 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,179 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,905 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,149 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,783 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| 2010 population per square mile : | NA |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | NA |
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People born in Fox Lake (1)
College baseball coach Mike Kazlausky was born in Fox Lake
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fox Lake, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146472 | College of Lake County | Grayslake (IL) | 60030-1198 |
| 144795 | Cosmetology & Spa Academy | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60014 |
| 148885 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein (IL) | 60060-1174 |
| 147004 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60012-2761 |
| 145099 | First Institute of Travel Inc. | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60014 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fox Lake, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Fox Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Lak Post Office | Fox Lake (IL) | 60020 |
| Inglesid Post Office | Ingleside (IL) | 60041 |
| Spring Grov Post Office | Spring Grove (IL) | 60081 |
| Lake Villa Post Office | Lake Villa (IL) | 60046 |
| Ringwood Post Office | Ringwood (IL) | 60072 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fox Lake, Wisconsin city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 2,738 people.
- Fox Lake, Minnesota human settlement in Martin County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 244 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
| Lindenhurst | 14,117 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fox Lake distances to largest Illinois cities