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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wonder Lake

Illinois · 1,024 residents · 4.964 sq mi
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Wonder Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,461. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 321 residents. Median home value is $93,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,024
−24%vs 2000
vs 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
206 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6802K3K4K5K1990201020202024Wonder Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,461
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,712 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,710
−31%vs 2000
vs $21,428 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$93,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$721
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $921 in 2000
US average: $450
93.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
6.7% rent
2.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,018)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.7%(49)
5
−62%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Wonder Lake, Illinois has about 1,024 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wonder Lake, Illinois earns about $42,461 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 17.3% 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 2.1% of people in Wonder Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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