Vernon Hills, IL

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2023 Population

26,772

0.0822% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.3

1.72% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.59%

23.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$120,625

2.88% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$384,800

3.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

14,102

0.678% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Vernon Hills, IL had a population of 26.8k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $120,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Vernon Hills, IL grew from 26,750 to 26,772, a 0.0822% increase and its median household income grew from $117,253 to $120,625, a 2.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vernon Hills, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.79%).

None of the households in Vernon Hills, 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.

84.5% of the residents in Vernon Hills, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vernon Hills, IL are Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills (33 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Vernon Hills, IL was $384,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

Most people in Vernon Hills, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Vernon Hills, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Vernon Hills, IL is home to a population of 26.8k people, from which 84.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.5% of Vernon Hills, IL residents were born outside of the country (8.7k people).

In 2023, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.4k people) in Vernon Hills, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.5%

2023 Citizenship

84.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 84.5% of Vernon Hills, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Vernon Hills, IL was 84.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vernon Hills, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vernon Hills, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 831
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 613
White (Hispanic)
1.78k ± 678

12.4%

Hispanic Population

3.32k people

12.4% of the people in Vernon Hills, IL are hispanic (3.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vernon Hills, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

32.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.7k people

32.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.68k people

As of 2023, 32.5% of Vernon Hills, IL residents (8.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vernon Hills, IL was 32.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Vernon Hills, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
265 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
184 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
77 ± 62

Vernon Hills, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vernon Hills, IL employs 14.1k people. The largest industries in Vernon Hills, IL are Manufacturing (2,465 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,288 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,755 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($130,738), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($130,738), and Manufacturing ($109,698).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.1k

2023 Value

± 920

0.678%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vernon Hills, IL grew at a rate of 0.678%, from 14k employees to 14.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vernon Hills, IL, are Management Occupations (2,452 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,697 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,502 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vernon Hills, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.1k

2023 Value

± 920

0.678%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vernon Hills, IL grew at a rate of 0.678%, from 14k employees to 14.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vernon Hills, IL, are Manufacturing (2,465 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,288 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,755 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vernon Hills, IL, though some of these residents may live in Vernon Hills, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$91,931

Median earning men ± $9,232

$54,199

Median earning women ± $6,737

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($122,385), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,417), and Public Administration ($119,054).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($130,738), Wholesale Trade ($108,162), and Manufacturing ($78,668).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Vernon Hills, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Vernon Hills, IL awarded 33 degrees. The student population of Vernon Hills, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 44 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vernon Hills, IL are Hispanic or Latino (13 and 39.4%), followed by White (9 and 27.3%), Black or African American (8 and 24.2%), and Two or More Races (2 and 6.06%).

The largest universities in Vernon Hills, IL by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills (33 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Vernon Hills, IL are General Cosmetology (29 and 87.9%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (4 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 47 students enrolled in Vernon Hills, IL, 6.38% men and 93.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 21 records, of which 90.5% were women and 9.52% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
29 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Vernon Hills, IL was General Cosmetology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Vernon Hills, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills with 33 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vernon Hills, IL, which is 0.179 times less than the 28 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vernon Hills, IL was $384,800 in 2023, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $370,700 to $384,800, a 3.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Vernon Hills, IL is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Vernon Hills, IL have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vernon Hills, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vernon Hills, IL is $120,625. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Vernon Hills, IL was Census Tract 8639.04 with a value of $185,114, followed by Census Tract 8638.01 and Census Tract 8645.13, with respective values of $162,161 and $158,158.

Housing

Property

$384,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,669

$7,147

Median Property Taxes

±$589

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 Vernon Hills, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.3%

Homeownership

2023

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.3% of the housing units in Vernon Hills, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vernon Hills, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8639.04
Census Tract 8638.01
Census Tract 8645.13

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vernon Hills, IL was Census Tract 8639.04 with a value of $185,114, followed by Census Tract 8638.01 and Census Tract 8645.13, with respective values of $162,161 and $158,158.

The following map shows all of the places in Vernon Hills, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,625

Median Household Income

± $7,979

10.8k

Number of Households

± 815

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Vernon Hills, IL grew to $120,625 from the previous year's value of $117,253.

The following chart displays the households in Vernon Hills, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vernon Hills, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (63.3%)
Worked At Home (26.3%)
Carpooled (4.75%)

In 2023, 63.3% of workers in Vernon Hills, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.75%).

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.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vernon Hills, IL have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in Vernon Hills, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vernon Hills, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vernon Hills, IL (1.49k out of 26.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vernon Hills, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Vernon Hills, IL has health coverage, with 64.4% on employee plans, 7.08% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.243% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IL see 888 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.795% increase from the previous year (881 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 846 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lake County, IL.

888 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, IL

Primary care physicians in Lake County, IL see an average of 888 patients per year. This represents a 0.795% increase from the previous year (881 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 44.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.16%

Uninsured

64.4%

Employer Coverage

7.08%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.243%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vernon Hills, IL declined by 12% from 4.72% to 4.16%.

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

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