Candlewick Lake is a CDP located in Boone County Illinois. Candlewick Lake has a 2024 population of 5,927. Candlewick Lake is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 10.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Candlewick Lake is $100,417 with a poverty rate of 6.14%. The median age in Candlewick Lake is 33.2 years: 31.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Candlewick Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,826 | 75.31% |
| Black or African American | 810 | 15.94% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 8.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,499 | 3.39 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Married | 929 | 3.87 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 126 | 3.9 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 91 | 5.53 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
92.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 557 | 17.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 12.19% |
| High School Graduate | 944 | 30.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 791 | 25.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,232 | 2,156 | 636 |
| Hispanic | 483 | 377 | 64 |
| Black | 353 | 322 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 273 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 59.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,179 | $115,380 | $54,744 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,667 | $89,527 | $58,837 |
| High School Graduate | $45,852 | $70,795 | $34,627 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $97,540 | $22,024 |
| Overall | $54,696 | $73,750 | $47,569 |
| Some College | $47,262 | $52,375 | $39,438 |
$54,696
Average Earnings
$73,750
Average Male
$47,569
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.72% of Candlewick Lake residents speak only English, while 10.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,205 | 287 | 8.95% |
| Multiple | 444 | 25 | 5.63% |
6.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
4.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Candlewick Lake is White, with 8.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Candlewick Lake is Multiple, with 5.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.44% |
| Some College | 5.41% |
| High School | 5.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
| Female Employed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,635 | $102,456 |
| Households | $107,589 | $100,417 |
| Married Families | $116,437 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,308 | $78,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
485
Number of Veterans
473
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 232 |
| Second Gulf War | 220 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 18 to 34 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 372 | 12.99% |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 37.17% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 18.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.61%
Born in Candlewick Lake
96.2%
Native Born
3.8%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
96.2% of Candlewick Lake residents were born in the United States, with 76.61% having been born in Illinois. 2.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,927 | 424 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 5,503 | 423 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,080 | -74 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 5,154 | -197 | -3.68% |
| 2020 | 5,351 | 617 | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 4,734 | -143 | -2.93% |
| 2018 | 4,877 | 202 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 4,675 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 4,646 | 160 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 4,486 | 33 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 4,453 | 51 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 4,402 | 0 | 0% |