Lake County, Illinois
Lake County is a county in the Northeast Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 714,342.[1] Some of the main cities are Waukegan and Libertyville.
Lake County, Illinois | |
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Location in the state of Illinois | |
Illinois's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | March 1, 1839 |
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Seat | Waukegan |
Largest City | Waukegan |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,368 sq mi (3,543 km²) 444 sq mi (1,150 km²) 925 sq mi (2,396 km²), 67.6 |
Population - (2020) - Density |
714,342 |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website: www.lakecountyil.gov | |
Named for: Lake Michigan | |
County flag |
Lake County, Illinois Media
The Caspar Ott Cabin, built in 1837, is the oldest structure in Lake County.
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Lake County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.