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Candlewick Lake

Illinois · 5,448 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Candlewick Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,448
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,459 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Population density
2,946 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,952 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+1%since 2023
from 34.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2013 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K201320202024Candlewick Lake
20245K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,146
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,820 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,331
−3%since 2023
from $28,139 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $169,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,539 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(3,800)
Black3.7%(202)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,131)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other5.2%(285)
Diversity Score58.5%(3,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(3,611)
Black4%(218)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,254)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other6%(325)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,422)
Diversity Score
63
+7%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
−7%since 2023
from 41.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

Candlewick Lake, Illinois has about 5,448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

The typical household in Candlewick Lake, Illinois earns about $86,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candlewick Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Candlewick Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.

How educated are people in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Candlewick Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in Candlewick Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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