Village · Illinois
Lindenhurst, Illinois
Lindenhurst, village, in Lake County, Illinois. Lindenhurst had 14,810 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,406 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,417 (±30). GEOID 1743770.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,810
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,406 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,417 ±30
Median household income
$131,474
±$9,445 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$294,100
±$11,597 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,768
±$113 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Lindenhurst and what county is it in?
Lindenhurst is a village in Lake County, Illinois. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 3,182 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lindenhurst is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Lindenhurst lies mostly within Lake Villa Township, a township with its 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 Lindenhurst, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,810 people lived in Lindenhurst on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 14,406 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,417 (±30).
| Measure | Lindenhurst | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,417 ±30 | 714,223 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,132 ±200 | 258,455 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.11 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,224 ±211 | 270,618 | no clear change |
Lindenhurst's population since 2000
From 12,539 in 2000 to 14,810 in 2025: up 18.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst?
The median resident of Lindenhurst is 37.6 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 13.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lindenhurst | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±1.6 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±1.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±1.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±2.3 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% ±2.6 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5% ±3.8 pts | 56.2% | −10.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.6% | +4.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.7% ±3.1 pts | 19.8% | +5.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.9% ±3.7 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±1.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.9% | +2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±1.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.9% ±4.0 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9% ±2.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±2.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.5 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 Lindenhurst earn?
Half of Lindenhurst's 5,132 households earn less than $131,474 a year (±$9,445), against $110,416 in Lake County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $132,969 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lindenhurst | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,474 ±$9,445 | $110,416 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $147,659 ±$8,737 | $155,726 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,881 ±$3,313 | $57,153 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.6 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.5 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 Lindenhurst?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Lindenhurst's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $294,100 by its owner (±$11,597). The median renter pays $1,768 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lindenhurst | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $294,100 ±$11,597 | $345,700 | +$23,717 |
| Median gross rent | $1,768 ±$113 | $1,477 | −$199 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±14.5 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,452 ±$106 | $2,503 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5% ±4.5 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5% ±4.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,224 ±211 | 270,618 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9% ±3.9 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.4 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 Lindenhurst building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Lindenhurst in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 2.2 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 Lindenhurst work and get to work?
75.0% of Lindenhurst's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Lindenhurst | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.7% ±2.7 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±3.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8% ±3.0 pts | 19.5% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±2.7 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
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 Lindenhurst?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lindenhurst, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $117,409 (Tract 8610.08) to $144,773 (Tract 8610.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8610.08Lake County | 5,492 | $117,409 |
| Tract 8610.09Lake County | 5,364 | $144,773 |
| Tract 8610.07Lake County | 3,794 | $156,500 |
| Tract 8610.13Lake County | 3,501 | $108,565 |
| Tract 8610.14Lake County | 2,999 | $104,911 |
| Tract 8610.12Lake County | 5,564 | $98,051 |
| Tract 8611.06Lake County | 7,350 | $114,972 |
| Tract 8616.04Lake County | 5,402 | $126,890 |
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 Lindenhurst) · Census block assignment files
How does Lindenhurst compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lindenhurst is the 2,421st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 163rd-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Lindenhurst ranks 107th 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 | 163rd | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 107th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 203rd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 260th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 1,027th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 169th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,086th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 335th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 195th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 83rd | 1,382 |
Lindenhurst's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst?
14 of the 57 figures for Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst.