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Wonder Lake

Illinois · 4,026 residents · 4.964 sq mi
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Wonder Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,681 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $228,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
+199%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
811 / sq mi
+199%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6802K3K4K5K1990201020202024Wonder Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,712 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,400
+47%since 2000
from $21,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,090
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,642)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(273)
Asian1%(39)
Other2.6%(103)
Diversity Score24.3%(978)
Diversity Score
24
+97%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Wonder Lake, Illinois has about 4,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wonder Lake, Illinois earns about $78,125 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 $228,400, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 22.2% 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 3.1% 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 3,002 residents, a change of about 293 percent over that period.

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