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West Dundee

Illinois · 7,686 residents · 3.99 sq mi
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West Dundee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,707. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value is $285,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,686
+42%since 2000
from 5,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,926 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024West Dundee
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,707
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,540 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,327
+41%since 2000
from $30,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−7%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,951)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(231)
Asian2.2%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(925)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(5,461)
Black3.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,159)
Asian6.5%(500)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(4,055)
Diversity Score
53
+210%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dundee, Illinois?

West Dundee, Illinois has about 7,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Dundee, Illinois earns about $95,707 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 $285,900, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in West Dundee, Illinois?

About 44.2% 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 4.5% 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 3,958 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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