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Wonder Lake

Illinois · 3,973 residents · 4.964 sq mi
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Wonder Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,958. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,628 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $186,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,973
+195%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
+195%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+18%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6802K3K4K5K1990201020202024Wonder Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,958
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,712 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,233
+74%since 2000
from $21,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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
$186,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,301)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(455)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other3.9%(155)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,454)
Diversity Score
37
+197%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Wonder Lake, Illinois has about 3,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wonder Lake, Illinois earns about $83,958 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 $186,900, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 21.2% 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 5.2% 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 2,949 residents, a change of about 288 percent over that period.

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