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Wonder Lake

Illinois · 5,593 residents (2025 est.) · 4.964 sq mi
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The short version

Wonder Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,655. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,947 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $252,200. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
4,292
+219%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
865 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,593 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6802K3K4K5K1990201020202024Wonder Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,655
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,701
+127%since 2000
from $21,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+31%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
0.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+55.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,266)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(60)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(978)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other4.3%(184)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,290)
Diversity Score
53
+333%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Wonder Lake, Illinois has about 4,292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wonder Lake, Illinois earns about $94,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wonder Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Wonder Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $252,200.

How educated are people in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wonder Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Wonder Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wonder Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wonder Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,268 residents, a change of about 319 percent over that period.

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