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 $93,874 with a poverty rate of 7.88%. The median age in Candlewick Lake is 34.3 years: 30.9 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Candlewick Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,314 | 79.03% |
| Black or African American | 506 | 9.27% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 8.46% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,553 | 3.52 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 1,043 | 4.11 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 94 | 5.32 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Male | 80 | 3.45 | 38.8 | 61.3 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 6.77% |
| Associates Degree | 429 | 13.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 403 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 859 | 26.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 5.49% |
| Some College | 905 | 28.25% |
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 | 2,388 | 2,133 | 496 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 350 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 287 | 20 |
| Black | 224 | 188 | 65 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 29.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,190 | $0 | $50,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,632 | $114,489 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,026 | $74,643 | $36,116 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $22,390 |
| Overall | $50,833 | $73,629 | $37,336 |
| Some College | $53,841 | $71,150 | $43,451 |
$50,833
Average Earnings
$73,629
Average Male
$37,336
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.83% of Candlewick Lake residents speak only English, while 21.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,800 | 348 | 9.16% |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 100% |
| Multiple | 462 | 41 | 8.87% |
7.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Candlewick Lake is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Candlewick Lake is Multiple, with 8.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.94% |
| High School | 5.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
| Female Employed | 0.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,293 | $95,995 |
| Households | $94,820 | $93,874 |
| Married Families | $115,145 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $74,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
449
Number of Veterans
439
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 218 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 10.52% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 17.81% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 33.33% |
| Other Race | 15 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
74.72%
Born in Candlewick Lake
91.06%
Native Born
8.94%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
6.83%
Naturalized
91.06% of Candlewick Lake residents were born in the United States, with 74.72% having been born in Illinois. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |