Island Lake, IL Demographics

A map of Island Lake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,175	6,137	77.1%	76.2%
Hispanic	1,452	1,328	18.1%	16.5%
Asian	193	159	2.4%	2.0%
Multiracial	161	299	2.0%	3.7%
Black	27	96	0.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	6	32	0.1%	0.4%

Island Lake, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,014, a less than 1% change from the 8,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 18.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Island Lake has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Island Lake, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Island Lake is ranked the 263rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Island Lake was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Island Lake's White Population

6,175 residents of Island Lake, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island Lake is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Island Lake ranks 1171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Island Lake's population has increased from 76.2% to 77.1%.

Island Lake is more White than neighboring Burtons Bridge (61.9% White), Oakwood Hills (73.6% White), and Lakemoor (72.2% White). Island Lake is less White than neighboring Port Barrington (80.7% White), and Holiday Hills (82.6% White).

Island Lake's Black Population

27 residents of Island Lake, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island Lake is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Island Lake ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.9%. Black residents' share of Island Lake's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Island Lake is more Black than neighboring Burtons Bridge (0% Black), and Holiday Hills (0% Black). Island Lake is less Black than neighboring Port Barrington (1.2% Black), Oakwood Hills (1% Black), and Lakemoor (0.9% Black).

Island Lake's Asian Population

193 residents of Island Lake, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island Lake is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Island Lake ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Island Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Island Lake is more Asian than neighboring Burtons Bridge (0% Asian), Holiday Hills (1.3% Asian), and Oakwood Hills (2.2% Asian). Island Lake is less Asian than neighboring Port Barrington (5% Asian), and Lakemoor (11% Asian).

Island Lake's Hispanic Population

1,452 residents of Island Lake, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island Lake is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Island Lake ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Island Lake's population has increased from 16.5% to 18.1%.

Island Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Burtons Bridge (0% Hispanic), Port Barrington (10.8% Hispanic), Holiday Hills (9.6% Hispanic), and Lakemoor (14.6% Hispanic). Island Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakwood Hills (18.5% Hispanic).

Island Lake's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Island Lake, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Island Lake is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Island Lake ranks 717th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Island Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burtons Bridge (0% Native American/Other). Island Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Barrington (2% Native American/Other), Holiday Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), and Oakwood Hills (0.2% Native American/Other).

Island Lake's Multiracial Population

161 residents of Island Lake, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island Lake is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Island Lake ranks 629th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Island Lake's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Island Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Barrington (0.2% Multiracial), and Lakemoor (1.3% Multiracial). Island Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Burtons Bridge (38.1% Multiracial), Holiday Hills (6% Multiracial), and Oakwood Hills (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.