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Mundelein

Illinois · 32,680 residents (2025 est.) · 9.718 sq mi
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Mundelein is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
31,915
+3%since 2000
from 30,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,284 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+20%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K24K27K31K34K1990201020202024Mundelein
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,340
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,651 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,674
+89%since 2000
from $26,280 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+4%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,566
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(20,566)
Black1.5%(464)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(7,487)
Asian6.5%(2,025)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(18,633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(15,492)
Black3.1%(984)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(11,037)
Asian10.1%(3,228)
Other3.7%(1,174)
Diversity Score79%(25,223)
Diversity Score
79
+31%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 61.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 24.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mundelein, Illinois?

Mundelein, Illinois has about 31,915 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mundelein, Illinois?

The typical household in Mundelein, Illinois earns about $108,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mundelein, Illinois expensive?

In Mundelein, Illinois, the median home is worth about $309,700, and the typical rent is about $1,566 a month.

How educated are people in Mundelein, Illinois?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mundelein, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mundelein, Illinois?

About 8.2% of people in Mundelein, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mundelein, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mundelein, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,700 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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