Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Lake County Indiana Avg US Average
Median Household Income $69,290 $70,132 $78,145
Median Personal Income $69,290 $70,132 $78,145
Average income growth 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Lake County
United States
Year Lake County United States

Economic Inequality in Lake County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Lake County Indiana Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.559 0.544 0.570
Male Median Income $69,519 $63,558 $67,746
Female Median Income $48,595 $49,036 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 30.1% 22.8% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Lake County Indiana Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 6.3% 4.3% 5.2%
Working from Home 7.2% 9.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 23 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Lake County
United States
Year Lake County United States