Lake Carroll

Census-designated place in Carroll County, Illinois

Aerial view of Lake Carroll, Illinois
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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.

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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Median household income
$108,750
Median home value
$348,500
Median age
63.2
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Lake Carroll, IL population

Lake Carroll had 852 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census852
Density63 per sq mi (24 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Carroll at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCarroll County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population852 (2020)
Land area13.55 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Water area0.64 sq mi (1.65 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates42.1696° N, 89.8650° W
ZIP code61046
Census code (GEOID)1740980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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