Demographics & People — Candlewick Lake, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,459 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,553 |
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| Family Households | 1,217 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4389 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,314 |
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| Black or African American | 506 |
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| Asian | 41 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,131 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,366 |
| Other groups | 1,116 |
| German | 1,059 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,057 |
| Irish | 1,002 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 691 |
| Polish | 552 |
| English | 464 |
| French (except Basque) | 372 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 366 |
Language
| English Only | 4,114 |
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| Spanish | 628 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,219 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 485 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,743 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Candlewick Lake, Illinois.
