Demographics & People — Wauconda, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,010 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,100 |
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| Median Age | 36.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,115 |
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| Family Households | 3,384 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3901 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,590 |
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| Black or African American | 63 |
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| Asian | 789 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,540 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,522 |
| German | 3,406 |
| Irish | 3,362 |
| Other groups | 2,908 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,491 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,197 |
| Polish | 1,267 |
| English | 798 |
| Italian | 786 |
| French (except Basque) | 416 |
Language
| English Only | 10,000 |
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| Spanish | 2,021 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,908 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 459 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,182 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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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 Wauconda, Illinois.
