Village · Illinois
Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake, village, in Lake County, Illinois. Grayslake had 21,140 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 21,248 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,929 (±403). GEOID 1731121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,140
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,248 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,929 ±403
Median household income
$113,972
±$4,221 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$309,500
±$15,964 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,485
±$177 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Grayslake and what county is it in?
Grayslake is a village in Lake County, Illinois. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 1,944 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grayslake is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Grayslake lies mostly within Avon Township and reaches into Fremont Township, Warren Township (Lake County) and Lake Villa Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grayslake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,140 people lived in Grayslake on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 21,248 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,929 (±403).
| Measure | Grayslake | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,929 ±403 | 714,223 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,165 ±310 | 258,455 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.09 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,485 ±342 | 270,618 | +499 |
Grayslake's population since 2000
From 18,506 in 2000 to 21,140 in 2025: up 14.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grayslake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grayslake?
The median resident of Grayslake is 37.2 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.2%. 9.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grayslake | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±1.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±2.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±1.9 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±1.7 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2% ±2.2 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1% ±3.5 pts | 56.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±3.2 pts | 6.3% | +5.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.6% ±1.8 pts | 19.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.1% ±2.7 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7% ±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±1.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.5% ±3.5 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.7% ±3.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±2.7 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grayslake earn?
Half of Grayslake's 8,165 households earn less than $113,972 a year (±$4,221), against $110,416 in Lake County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $119,703 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grayslake | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,972 ±$4,221 | $110,416 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $142,806 ±$11,529 | $155,726 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,937 ±$4,672 | $57,153 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±3.6 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±0.9 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±1.8 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grayslake?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Grayslake's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,500 by its owner (±$15,964). The median renter pays $1,485 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grayslake | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,500 ±$15,964 | $345,700 | +$19,795 |
| Median gross rent | $1,485 ±$177 | $1,477 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3% ±9.2 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,313 ±$84 | $2,503 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±3.3 pts | 74.8% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±3.3 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,485 ±342 | 270,618 | +499 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±5.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.0% ±3.5 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±1.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grayslake building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Grayslake in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grayslake work and get to work?
68.8% of Grayslake's workers drive alone and 19.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Grayslake | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0% ±3.1 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±3.2 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±2.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.9% ±2.8 pts | 19.5% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±1.2 | 28.5 min | −3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grayslake?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Grayslake, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $92,813 (Tract 8611.05) to $180,390 (Tract 8611.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8611.06Lake County | 7,350 | $114,972 |
| Tract 8611.08Lake County | 6,053 | $128,225 |
| Tract 8611.05Lake County | 4,379 | $92,813 |
| Tract 8611.07Lake County | 4,004 | $180,390 |
| Tract 8641.10Lake County | 6,996 | $61,379 |
| Tract 8616.07Lake County | 4,688 | $89,167 |
| Tract 8612.02Lake County | 4,200 | $99,747 |
| Tract 8614.02Lake County | 8,650 | $109,156 |
| Tract 8610.14Lake County | 2,999 | $104,911 |
| Tract 8616.09Lake County | 4,770 | $160,125 |
| Tract 8641.05Lake County | 5,905 | $127,321 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grayslake) · Census block assignment files
How does Grayslake compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grayslake is the 1,842nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Grayslake ranks 197th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 114th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 367th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 288th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 197th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 156th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 236th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 211th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 857th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,118th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 670th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 156th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 537th | 1,382 |
Grayslake's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Grayslake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grayslake?
8 of the 57 figures for Grayslake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grayslake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Grayslake.