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East Dundee

Illinois · 3,152 residents · 2.928 sq mi
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East Dundee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $208,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
+7%since 2000
from 2,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+20%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Dundee
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,199
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,929
+67%since 2000
from $31,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
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
$208,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,725)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(116)
Asian1.7%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(472)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(2,241)
Black5.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(570)
Asian2.3%(74)
Other1%(32)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,724)
Diversity Score
55
+243%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dundee, Illinois?

East Dundee, Illinois has about 3,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Dundee, Illinois?

The typical household in East Dundee, Illinois earns about $73,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Dundee, Illinois expensive?

In East Dundee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $208,400, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in East Dundee, Illinois?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Dundee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Dundee, Illinois?

About 10.4% of people in East Dundee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Dundee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Dundee, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 434 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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