State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
799.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.31%
Growth Since 2010
-4.17%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Wonder Lake, Illinois Population 2021
3,858
Wonder Lake is a city located in McHenry County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 3,858, it is the 375th largest city in Illinois and the 5513th largest city in the United States . Wonder Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,026 in 2010. Wonder Lake reached it's highest population of 4,033 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Wonder Lake has a population density of 799 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wonder Lake is $91,621 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,007 per month, and the median house value is $192,100. The median age in Wonder Lake is 39.2 years, 38.7 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Wonder Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wonder Lake was:
- White: 97.27%
- Asian: 2.37%
- Other race: 0.36%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Wonder Lake, Illinois is 3,858 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,894.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,026.
Wonder Lake, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,344 | 97.27% |
| Asian | 106 | 2.37% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.36% |
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Wonder Lake Population by Race
Wonder Lake Population Pyramid $2021
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Wonder Lake Population by Age
Wonder Lake Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,735 | 2.57 | 82.9 |
| Married | 847 | 3.1 | 98.3 |
| Non Family | 577 | 1.57 | 64.5 |
| Male | 233 | 3.22 | 66.5 |
| Female | 78 | 2.35 | 100 |
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Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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Wonder Lake Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,020 | 33.94% |
| Some College | 807 | 26.86% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 517 | 17.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 307 | 10.22% |
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Wonder Lake Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wonder Lake Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,588 | 2,542 | 705 |
| Hispanic | 332 | 308 | 92 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.76%.
Wonder Lake Educational Attainment by Race
Wonder Lake Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wonder Lake Language by Age
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Wonder Lake Language
91.29% of Wonder Lake residents speak only English, while 8.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
Wonder Lake Language
Wonder Lake Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,776 | 523 | 13.85% |
| Other | 16 | 16 | 100.00% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
12.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wonder Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wonder Lake is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wonder Lake is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.25%.
Wonder Lake Poverty
Wonder Lake Poverty Rate by Education
Wonder Lake Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Wonder Lake Married by Age and Sex
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Wonder Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wonder Lake Marital Status by Race
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Wonder Lake Marital Status
Wonder Lake Veterans by War
Wonder Lake Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 7.45% |
Wonder Lake Veterans by Race
Wonder Lake Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wonder Lake Veterans by Education
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71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Wonder Lake Employment by Age
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Wonder Lake Employment by Race
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Wonder Lake Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
3.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.96% of Wonder Lake residents were born in the United States, with 85.04% having been born in Illinois. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Wonder Lake Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,858 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 3,870 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 3,882 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 3,894 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 3,905 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,912 | -25 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 3,937 | -15 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 3,952 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 3,971 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 4,001 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 4,019 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 4,033 | 0.00% |