Forest Lake, IL is a small rural town located in the northwest part of Illinois. With a population of 1,476 and a population density of 4,719 people per square mile, Forest Lake is an ideal place to reside and enjoy some peace and quiet. The town is known for its local businesses such as Lee's Bait Shop & Tackle and Miller's Grocery, as well as outdoor activities like fishing and hiking in nearby parks like Riverside Park and Quigley Park. Other organizations are active in the community such as the Forest Lake Lions Club and the Forest Lake Community Church. Local sporting events that residents can attend include baseball games at Hauser Field in nearby DeKalb County or football games at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
The population in Forest Lake is 1,476. There are 4,193 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest Lake is 43.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest Lake is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest Lake
- 74.2% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 52.0% are married with children
- 3.8% have children, but are single
Race in Forest Lake
- 90.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 4.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander