Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff: village in Illinois
About
Lake Bluff is a village located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,722 and a population density of 543 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,524 inhabitants.
The village was created 130 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Lake Bluff
| Population | 5,524 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 60044 |
| Area | 10.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2789,-87.8342 |
| Altitude | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment | September 21, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:53:53 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 524 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake Bluff is located at 42°16'44"N 87°50'3"W (42.2789100, -87.8342400).
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Bluff decreased by 3.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,722 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,682 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,668 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,675 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,681 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,657 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,653 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,632 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,590 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,562 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,524 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,990 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,512 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 32,127 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,139 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.7% |
| White only, percent : | 36.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 17.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 60.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 7.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 508 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $355,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,723 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $540 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,416 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,221 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,558 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 227,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,669 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,198 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,769 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,773 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 966 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 635 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,300 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,553 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,063.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.63 |
Best Things to Do in Lake Bluff
1Sunrise Park
Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
Phone: +18472344150 | Website available
2Blair Park
Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
Phone: +18472347946 | Website available
3Lake Bluff History Museum
127 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
Phone: +18474821571 | Website available
4Lake Bluff Beach
784 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
5Rondout Diamond Railroad Crossing
1500 Arcadia Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
Where to Stay in Lake Bluff
1Sleep Inn Near Great Lakes Naval Base
3250 Bittersweet Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, United States View details
Phone: +18475789900 | Website available
People born in Lake Bluff (3)
People born in Lake Bluff, including actress Martha Sleeper, stock car and open-wheel racing driver Bay Darnell, aviator William Vanderkloot, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lake Bluff, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145558 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago (IL) | 60064-3095 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lake Bluff, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lake Bluff.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Blu Post Office | Lake Bluff (IL) | 60044 |
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
Lake Bluff distances to largest Illinois cities