Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills: City in United States of America
About
Vernon Hills is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,113 and a population density of 1,225 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,425 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Vernon Hills
| Population : | 26,425 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 60061 |
| Area : | 20.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 735 feet / 224 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:50:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,289 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vernon Hills is located at 42°13'10"N 87°58'46"W (42.2194700, -87.9795200).
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Demographics
The population of Vernon Hills increased by 4.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,113 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,552 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,508 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,575 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,837 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,235 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,277 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,185 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,568 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,521 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,425 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 94,763 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 88,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 92,833 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 88,346 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 75.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,767 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $374,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,125 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,281 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 34,380 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.73 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 234,303 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 590,102 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,970 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,762,857 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,815 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $99,726 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,712 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,594 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,250 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,972 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,552 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,617 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,115 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,837 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,169.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 40.72 |
Best Things to Do in Vernon Hills
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Where ot Eat in Vernon Hills
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People born in Vernon Hills (3)
People born in Vernon Hills, including basketball player David Simon, gridiron football player DaVaris Daniels, American-football player Evan Spencer, .
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Schools in Vernon Hills
College & universities near Vernon Hills, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481739 | Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills (IL) | 60061-1519 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vernon Hills, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Vernon Hills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hill Post Office | Vernon Hills (IL) | 60061 |
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 |
| 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 |
| City of Lake Forest | 19,375 | 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
Vernon Hills distances to largest Illinois cities
