Indian Creek, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 874, Indian Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Indian Creek is a small community located in Illinois, within Lake County. The total population is 874. It ranks as the 747th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian Creek is 47.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indian Creek is $164,250. This is 97% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 103% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $450,800. Housing costs are 71% higher than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Indian Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indian Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.3% of the population. Asian residents account for 44.4%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (44.4% vs 5.9%).

Education

56.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Indian Creek in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 23.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Indian Creek, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.