Crystal Lake, IL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    40,579
    2024 Median Age
    39.3
    0.506% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.8%
    11.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $108,418
    2.84% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $311,400
    8.35% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    22,246
    2.35% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Crystal Lake, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.9% of the residents in Crystal Lake, IL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Crystal Lake, IL are McHenry County College (1,897 degrees awarded in 2024), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (244 degrees), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (171 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Crystal Lake, IL was $311,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

    Most people in Crystal Lake, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Crystal Lake, IL was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Crystal Lake, IL is home to a population of 40.6k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.3% of Crystal Lake, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.19k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.8k people) in Crystal Lake, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k Other (Hispanic) and 1.81k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.9% of Crystal Lake, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Crystal Lake, IL was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Crystal Lake, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      31.8k ± 1.02k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      2.33k ± 665
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.81k ± 507
    13.8%
    Hispanic Population
    5.6k people

    In 2024, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.8k people) in Crystal Lake, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k Other (Hispanic) and 1.81k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.8% of the people in Crystal Lake, IL are hispanic (5.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Crystal Lake, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.19k people
    9.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.72k people

    As of 2024, 10.3% of Crystal Lake, IL residents (4.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Crystal Lake, IL was 9.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      449 ± 155
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      189 ± 103
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      139 ± 99

    Crystal Lake, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Crystal Lake, IL.

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    Health

    96.4% of the population of Crystal Lake, IL has health coverage, with 63.7% on employee plans, 9.18% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.37% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.59%
    Uninsured
    63.7%
    Employer Coverage
    9.18%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    0.37%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Crystal Lake, IL grew by 0.578% from 3.57% to 3.59%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Crystal Lake, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Crystal Lake, IL employs 22.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Crystal Lake, IL were Manufacturing (2,880 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,742 people), and Retail Trade (2,369 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($90,909), Public Administration ($86,354), and Information ($86,300).

    Employment

    Occupations

    22.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,181
    2.35%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.37%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crystal Lake, IL grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 21.7k employees to 22.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Crystal Lake, IL, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,679 people), Management Occupations (2,664 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Crystal Lake, IL.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    22.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,181
    2.35%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.37%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crystal Lake, IL grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 21.7k employees to 22.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Crystal Lake, IL, are Manufacturing (2,880 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,742 people), and Retail Trade (2,369 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Crystal Lake, IL, though some of these residents may live in Crystal Lake, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $64,981
    Median earning men ± $5,306
    $42,060
    Median earning women ± $2,170

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($113,523), Public Administration ($110,238), and Wholesale Trade ($100,703).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($85,175), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,591), and Manufacturing ($59,432).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Crystal Lake, IL awarded 2,312 degrees. The student population of Crystal Lake, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,307 male students and 5,815 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Crystal Lake, IL are White (1,338 and 58%), Hispanic or Latino (661 and 28.6%), Two or More Races (93 and 4.03%), and Black or African American (83 and 3.6%).

    The largest universities in Crystal Lake, IL by number of degrees awarded are McHenry County College (1,897 and 82.1%), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (244 and 10.6%), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (171 and 7.4%).

    The most popular majors in Crystal Lake, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 and 39%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (227 and 9.82%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (155 and 6.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 10,122 students enrolled in Crystal Lake, IL, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,828 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      427 degrees awarded
    2. Biological & Physical Sciences
      155 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      27 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Crystal Lake, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 427 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Crystal Lake, IL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. McHenry County College
      1,897 degrees awarded
    2. Cosmetology & Spa Academy
      244 degrees awarded
    3. First Institute of Travel, Inc.
      171 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McHenry County College with 1,897 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 855 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Crystal Lake, IL, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,457 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,338 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 661 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($9,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($517) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Crystal Lake, IL was $311,400 in 2024, which is 0.936 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $287,400 to $311,400, a 8.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Crystal Lake, IL is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Crystal Lake, IL have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Crystal Lake, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $311,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,845
    $11,491
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$633

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Crystal Lake, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Crystal Lake, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.6% of the housing units in Crystal Lake, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $108,418
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,406
    14.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 901

    In 2024, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Crystal Lake, IL grew to $108,418 from the previous year's value of $105,428.

    The following chart displays the households in Crystal Lake, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (15%)
    3. Carpooled (9.77%)

    In 2024, 71.8% of workers in Crystal Lake, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (9.77%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Crystal Lake, IL have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.02% of the workforce in Crystal Lake, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Crystal Lake, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Crystal Lake, IL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Crystal Lake, IL (2.73k out of 40.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Crystal Lake, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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