Demographics & People — Wonder Lake, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,141 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
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| Median Age | 33.8 |
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| Total Households | 1,533 |
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| Family Households | 1,227 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3954 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,219 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 76 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,068 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,565 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,086 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 977 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 838 |
| Irish | 653 |
| Other groups | 609 |
| English | 429 |
| Norwegian | 301 |
| Italian | 267 |
| Polish | 251 |
Language
| English Only | 3,621 |
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| Spanish | 260 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,957 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 398 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,803 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.4% |
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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 Wonder Lake, Illinois.
