Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois
Lake Ka-Ho: Human settlement in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Lake Ka-Ho is a city located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 237 and a population density of 283 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 214 inhabitants.
The city was created 25 years ago in 1999.
Quick Facts about Lake Ka-Ho
| Population : | 214 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Area : | 0.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,133 feet / 650 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 2000 (25 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:30:29 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 255 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Ka-Ho is located at 39°5'59"N 89°44'49"W (39.0997700, -89.7470400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Ka-Ho decreased by 10.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 236 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 232 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 230 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 226 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 224 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 222 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 221 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 214 | -3.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,226 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,532 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,702 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,512 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 55.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 39.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 254 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,276 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $469 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $768 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,198 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,290 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,477 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 234,419 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $49,686 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,433 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,818 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 174 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 546 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 640 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 522.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.63 |
Schools in Lake Ka-Ho
College & universities near Lake Ka-Ho, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Ka-Ho, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lake Ka-Ho
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eagarvill Post Office | Eagarville (IL) | 62023 |
Other cities in Macoupin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,441 | City in Illinois |
| Staunton | 4,919 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Virden | 3,302 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Piasa | 3,151 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Gillespie | 3,048 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Girard | 1,981 | City in Illinois |
| Brighton | 1,967 | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Olive | 1,911 | City in Illinois |
| Bunker Hill | 1,664 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Benld | 1,406 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Barr | 1,208 | Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Palmyra | 654 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Shipman | 583 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Wilsonville | 550 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Medora | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Clare | 262 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
