2023 State of the Region

LAKE COUNTY

Population in Lake County reached nearly 13,000 people in 2023. According to the most recent data available, median household income rose to nearly $41,000, a 6.2% increase from 2020 figures. At the same time, Lake County is becom- ing more educated, with 21% of residents having an associates degree or higher in 2023, compared to 17.4% the previous year. Nearly 43% of the companies interviewed by The Right Place planned expansions in the coming years, while 14% noted improving sales trends. Talent attraction remains the largest barrier to growth for companies in Lake County, with 43% of companies noting recruitment challenges.

NOTABLE STATISTICS

LAKE COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS

Industry

Number of Jobs

Population 12,871 $183M 21%

Local Government, Excluding Education & Hospitals

172

Restaurants & Other Eating Places

134

Educational Support Services

130

Gross Regional Product

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

112

Education & Hospitals (Local Government)

102

Associates Degree & Higher

Total

650

Unemployment Rate* 6.3% Labor Force* 4,223

LAKE COUNTY TOTAL POPULATION (2013-2023)

10,000 12,500 15,000 17,500 20,000

Median Age** 54.2

$40,753

Median Household Income**

Cost of Living Index 86.6

0 2,500 5,000 7,500

* Data as of Q3 2023 ** Data as of 2022

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