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LAKE COUNTY
Lake County’s population rose to 13,358 in 2025, continuing a pattern of modest but steady growth over the past several years. The county’s gross regional product climbed to $235 million, up from $215 million in 2024, while the labor force expanded to 4,915 and unemployment reached 8.2%. The cost of living index of 86.4 reflect the area’s affordability. Among companies interviewed by The Right Place in 2025, half reported increased sales, 60% added to their workforce, and 70% planned business expansions, signaling strong local investment intent despite persistent challenges tied to facility constraints and talent development.
LAKE COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Industry
Number of Jobs
Population
Unemployment Rate
13,358
8.2%
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
228
Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
202
Offices of Physicians
142
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)
111
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
101
Gross Regional Product
Median Age*
Total
783
$235M 50.3
LAKE COUNTY COMMUTING PATTERNS (2015-2024)
5,000
Associate Degree & Higher
$49,680 Median Household Income*
2015
2024
20%
4,000
3,000
4,915 Labor Force
Cost of Living Index
2,000
86.4
1,000
0
Inbound
Outbound
* Data as of 2025
The Right Place, Inc. | State of the Region 2025
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