Lake County, Illinois
Lake County is a county in 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 | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Illinois | |
Illinois's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | March 1, 1839 |
|---|---|
| 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.
The Mother Rudd House and Inn, built from 1841-1843, is the oldest structure in Warren Township.
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Lake County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.