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Candlewick Lake

Illinois · 5,115 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Candlewick Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,744. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $135,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,115
+8%since 2019
from 4,734 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Median age
36.7
+12%since 2019
from 32.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K201320202024Candlewick Lake
20245K
201320202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(352)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(421)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.7%(446)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(307)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(645)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(600)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(726)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(686)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(406)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(183)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,744
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,572
Unchangedsince 2019
from $28,693 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,350
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,393 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
12.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(3,435)
Black7%(333)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(856)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other1.6%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(3,597)
Black3.3%(171)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,021)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other1.4%(74)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.3%(871)
Asian origin
Korean0.7%(39)
Ancestry
Irish22%(1,175)
German20.1%(1,077)
Polish16.5%(881)
English10.5%(563)
Italian9.8%(527)
French5.6%(301)
Norwegian4.1%(218)
Swedish2.9%(153)
Finnish2.6%(137)
Scottish2.3%(124)
Russian1.9%(102)
American1.8%(96)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
British1.5%(80)
Danish0.4%(20)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
−4%since 2019
from 38.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Female
42.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Foreign born
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.1%(798)
Married54.6%(1,174)
Widowed1.1%(24)
Divorced7.2%(154)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(587)
Married57.6%(1,205)
Widowed5.3%(110)
Divorced9%(189)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

Candlewick Lake, Illinois has about 5,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candlewick Lake, Illinois earns about $78,744 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 $135,900, and the typical rent is about $1,350 a month.

How educated are people in Candlewick Lake, Illinois?

About 25.9% 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 0.8% of people in Candlewick Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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