Population 23,652 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Libertyville
Household size in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Libertyville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.75, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Libertyville skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in Libertyville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Libertyville
Renters in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Libertyville is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Libertyville: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Libertyville leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,271 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,353 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,579 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,711 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$440 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Libertyville pays $1,711 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $440 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Libertyville
Bachelor's degrees in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Libertyville: 70.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Libertyville: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Libertyville
| Period | Libertyville | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Libertyville has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Libertyville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville | 2.67 | 43.5 | 5.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,711 | 70.8% | 97.5% | 2.9% |
| Green Oaks | 2.99 | 41.1 | 4.2% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 1989 | $1,928 | 70.6% | 96.5% | 5.0% |
| Mettawa | 2.44 | 48.3 | 3.0% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1993 | $3,247 | 67.7% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Mundelein | 2.77 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 24.6% | 3.9% | 1980 | $1,834 | 44.3% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Vernon Hills | 2.60 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 30.1% | 4.2% | 1990 | $1,875 | 69.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Indian Creek | 2.72 | 41.4 | 8.5% | 22.2% | 1.3% | 1986 | $1,612 | 58.7% | 93.2% | 2.9% |
| Gages Lake | 2.60 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 19.2% | 5.7% | 1980 | $2,056 | 42.4% | 96.8% | 9.2% |
| Lake Bluff | 2.58 | 42.8 | 5.0% | 28.6% | 8.7% | 1977 | $1,939 | 67.9% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Park City | 3.27 | 31.8 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 1990 | $1,381 | 21.6% | 69.9% | 6.9% |
| Great Lakes | 2.69 | 21.4 | 12.0% | 99.6% | 12.8% | 1974 | $1,805 | 13.6% | 99.8% | 1.3% |
| Grayslake | 2.61 | 37.1 | 8.7% | 21.0% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,686 | 55.0% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Libertyville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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