New Lenox, IL Demographics

What is the population of New Lenox?

There are 27,242 residents in New Lenox, with a median age of 37. Of this, 51.68% are males and 48.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.29% of the resident pool in New Lenox, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.95%. Additionally, 0.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 24,815 people in New Lenox currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 27,242 1.1%
Male Population 14,079 2.1%
Female Population 13,163 0.1%
Male Population 51.68%
Female Population 48.32%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 37 1.1%
Citizen U.S. Born 26,503 0.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 530 0.8%
Not Citizen 209 42.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 97.29%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.95%
Not Citizen 0.77%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 113 3,666.7%
Moved from Same County 928 -10.2%
Moved from Same State 610 28.1%
Moved from Different State 278 186.6%
Same House as Last Year 24,815 0.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 3.47%
Moved from Same State 2.28%
Moved from Different State 1.04%
Same House as Last Year 92.79%

What are the employment statistics in New Lenox?

White-collar workers make up 80.74% of the working population in New Lenox, while blue-collar employees account for 19.26%. There are also 1,256 entrepreneurs in New Lenox (8.75% of the workforce); 9,491 workers employed in private companies (66.1%); and 2,411 people working in governmental institutions (16.79%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 11,593 3.0%
Blue Collar 2,766 -0.2%
White Collar 80.74%
Blue Collar 19.26%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,256 22.1%
Private Companies 9,491 1.8%
Governmental Workers 2,411 -2.2%
Not for Profit Companies 1,201 -0.5%
Self Employees 8.75%
Private Companies 66.1%
Governmental Workers 16.79%
Not for Profit Companies 8.36%

How many households are there in New Lenox?

There are a total of 9,006 households in New Lenox, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 82.77% of these New Lenox households, while non-family units account for the remaining 17.23%. Additionally, 43.04% of households have children and 56.96% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 9,006 -0.0%
Average People per Household 3 N/A
Family Households 7,454 1.1%
Non-Family Households 1,552 -4.9%
Family Households 82.77%
Non-Family Households 17.23%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,876 -2.7%
Households without Children 5,130 2.1%
Households with Children 43.04%
Households without Children 56.96%

What are the median and average incomes in New Lenox?

The average annual household income in New Lenox is $141,857, while the median household income sits at $129,797 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $137,031, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $148,093. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $96,450 and $77,418, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $141,857 6.2%
Median Household Income $129,797 9.2%
People below Poverty Level -20 N/A
People above Poverty Level 26,130 2.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in New Lenox?

There are 9,397 housing units in New Lenox, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1996. Of the 9,006 occupied housing units in New Lenox, 91.03% are owner-occupied, while 8.97% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $365,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,082 per month in New Lenox.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 9,397 0.4%
Median Year Built 1996 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 196 -2.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 109 -15.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 216 -35.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 173 -21.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,220 4.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,166 0.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2,522 -2.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2,493 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2019 1,213 18.6%
Built in 2020 or Later 89 32.8%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 9,006 -0.0%
Owner Occupied 8,198 -0.1%
Renter Occupied $808 1.4%
Owner Occupied 91.03%
Renter Occupied 8.97%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 6,052 0.7%
Without Mortgage 2,146 -2.4%
Median Value with Mortgage $365,700 13.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $333,200 13.3%
Median Housing Costs per Month $2,082 9.5%
With Mortgage 73.82%
Without Mortgage 26.18%

What is the level of education in New Lenox?

Approximately 25.5% of the population in New Lenox holds a high school degree (that's 4,972 residents), while 19.84% have attained a college certificate (5,316 locals) and 26.54% have a bachelor's degree (5,174 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 73 -14.1%
Some High School 4,972 5.7%
Some College 5,316 -3.3%
Associate Degree 2,293 -1.2%
Bachelor's Degree 5,174 6.4%
Graduate Degree 3,115 0.1%
No High School 0.37%
Some High School 25.5%
Some College 19.84%
Associate Degree 11.76%
Bachelor's Degree 26.54%
Graduate Degree 15.98%

What is the marital status of New Lenox residents?

A total of 5,039 people in New Lenox have never been married (which represents 24.27% of the total population), while 13,670 of them are wedded (65.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 123 (0.59%) and 1,187 (5.72%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 5,039 -0.4%
Married 13,670 1.0%
Separated 123 -7.5%
Widowed 863 1.9%
Divorced 1,187 1,187.0%
Never Married 24.27%
Married 65.85%
Separated 0.59%
Widowed 4.16%
Divorced 5.72%

What are the most common means of transportation in New Lenox?

The top three means of transportation people in New Lenox use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 11,691 residents commute by car, 482 prefer going to work by railroad and 86 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 11,691 -0.5%
Bus or TrolleyBus 18 50.0%
Subway or Elevated 13 N/A
Railroad 482 N/A
Bicycle 27 80.0%
Motorcycle 11 -38.9%
Walk 86 34.4%

What is the median and average household income in New Lenox by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
60451 37,488 12,425 $128,316.00 $140,476.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.