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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Dundee

Illinois · 5,428 residents · 3.99 sq mi
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West Dundee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,540. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $201,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,428
+46%since 1990
from 3,728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,360 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 934 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+7%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024West Dundee
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,540
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,774 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,674
+69%since 1990
from $18,147 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$201,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$698
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
29.4% rent
3.2
+9%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,700)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.6%(21)
Diversity Score3.6%(133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,951)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(231)
Asian2.2%(120)
Diversity Score17%(925)
17
+379%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dundee, Illinois?

West Dundee, Illinois has about 5,428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Dundee, Illinois earns about $62,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Dundee, Illinois expensive?

In West Dundee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $201,500, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in West Dundee, Illinois?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Dundee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Dundee, Illinois?

About 3.7% of people in West Dundee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Dundee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Dundee, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,700 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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