Demographics in Lake Forest, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lake Forest?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

19,190

Male

9,125

47.6%

Female

10,065

52.4%

Median Age

46.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

84.6%

Black

0.9%

Hispanic

4.7%

Asian

6.1%

Two or More

6.8%

Other

1.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

54.6%

High School or Higher

57.8%

Foreign Born

10.4%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

49.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lake Forest, IL has a population of 19,190 with a median age of 46.1. The racial makeup is 84.6% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 6.1% Asian. About 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.4%.