Ela township, Illinois
Ela township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ela township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 46,385. The land area covers 34.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 46,385 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,153 | ±344 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 16,589 | ±374 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,153 | ±344 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 436 | ±202 |
| Median Home Value | $538,700 | ±$18,710 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,011 | ±$192 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $173,916 | ±$8,389 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,829 | ±$3,391 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,197 | ±327 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 24,090 | ±681 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 46,380 (2024)
ID: 163046
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
1155 EAST ROUTE 22, LAKE ZURICH IL 60047
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Elgin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincolnshire, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Libertyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 226 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-1519 |
8009204593
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ELA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 275 MOHAWK TRAIL, LAKE ZURICH, IL, 60047 |
(847) 438-3433
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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College | 6.7 mi away | 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL, 60060-1174 |
8475666401
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BARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 505 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, BARRINGTON, IL, 60010 |
(847) 382-1300
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 7.7 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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RAND ROAD BRANCH
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1585 RAND ROAD, PALATINE, IL, 60074 |
(847) 202-1194
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William Rainey Harper College
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College | 7.9 mi away | 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067-7398 |
8479256000
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PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 700 NORTH NORTH COURT, PALATINE, IL, 60067 |
(847) 907-3600
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 751 E Park Ave, Libertyville, IL, 60048 |
6305283330
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ASPEN DRIVE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 701 ASPEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061 |
(847) 362-2330
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MUNDELEIN 4 WSW, IL US, located 4.2 miles from Ela township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9° | 13.5° | 21.2° | 1.76" | 11.0" |
| February | 32.9° | 16.3° | 24.6° | 1.93" | 12.8" |
| March | 44.2° | 25.8° | 35.0° | 2.49" | 5.3" |
| April | 56.5° | 36.0° | 46.3° | 3.95" | 1.8" |
| May | 68.0° | 47.4° | 57.7° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.8° | 67.8° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 62.3° | 72.2° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 60.9° | 70.8° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.7° | 52.8° | 63.3° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 41.5° | 51.1° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.6° | 30.1° | 38.3° | 2.47" | 2.5" |
| December | 34.2° | 19.6° | 26.9° | 2.12" | 9.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Kildeer village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Lake Zurich village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Deer Park village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Long Grove village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Hawthorn Woods village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709722853. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.