Lake Carroll
Census-designated place in Carroll County, Illinois

Lake Carroll is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carroll County, Illinois, with 852 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lanark, 5.0 miles S.
- 852residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.1 km²
- 63 / sq mipopulation density
- 61046ZIP code
About Lake Carroll
Lake Carroll is a census-designated place (CDP) in Carroll County, Illinois, United States, surrounding a lake of the same name. It is in northeastern Carroll County and is bordered to the north by Stephenson County. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Mount Carroll, the county seat, and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Freeport.
Lake Carroll was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, the population was 852.
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Living in Lake Carroll
- Median household income
- $108,750
- Median home value
- $348,500
- Median age
- 63.2
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Lake Carroll had 852 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 852 |
|---|---|
| Density | 63 per sq mi (24 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Carroll at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 852 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.55 sq mi (35.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1696° N, 89.8650° W |
| ZIP code | 61046 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1740980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Carroll
- Lanark5.0 mi S
- Shannon6.5 mi E
- Pearl City6.9 mi N
- Mount Carroll7.7 mi SW
- Chadwick10.8 mi S
- Baileyville14.0 mi E
- Freeport14.4 mi NE
- Stockton14.4 mi NW
- Lena14.6 mi N
- Milledgeville15.0 mi S
- Savanna15.0 mi W
- Forreston15.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Carroll
What county is Lake Carroll in?
Lake Carroll is in Carroll County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lake Carroll, IL?
852 people lived in Lake Carroll at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Carroll, IL?
The ZIP code of Lake Carroll is 61046.
What is the elevation of Lake Carroll?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Carroll?
Lanark (5.0 mi), Shannon (6.5 mi), Pearl City (6.9 mi), Mount Carroll (7.7 mi), Chadwick (10.8 mi).
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