Wonder Lake is a village located in McHenry County Illinois. Wonder Lake has a 2024 population of 5,196. Wonder Lake is currently growing at a rate of 6.28% annually and its population has increased by 31.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,966 in 2020.
The average household income in Wonder Lake is $114,310 with a poverty rate of 4.74%. The median age in Wonder Lake is 36.8 years: 36.1 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wonder Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,133 | 81.74% |
| Two or more races | 470 | 12.26% |
| Other race | 177 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,461 | 2.62 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 991 | 2.99 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 300 | 1.5 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 153 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 3.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 371 | 14.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 442 | 17.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 4.47% |
| High School Graduate | 886 | 35.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 563 | 22.46% |
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 | 1,892 | 1,785 | 461 |
| Hispanic | 438 | 412 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 243 | 0 |
| Other Race | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,661 | $92,917 | $73,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,958 | $250,001 | $92,569 |
| High School Graduate | $70,833 | $83,825 | $28,487 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $77,115 | $91,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $72,585 | $84,523 | $47,782 |
| Some College | $49,238 | $97,404 | $35,000 |
$72,585
Average Earnings
$84,523
Average Male
$47,782
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.59% of Wonder Lake residents speak only English, while 7.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,633 | 156 | 5.92% |
| Other | 177 | 25 | 14.12% |
4.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.06%
Male Poverty Rate
6.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wonder Lake is Other, with 14.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wonder Lake is White, with 5.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.96% |
| High School | 3.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,973 | $111,614 |
| Households | $99,844 | $114,310 |
| Married Families | $110,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,875 | $123,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
398
Number of Veterans
374
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 61.73% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 34.25% |
| Other Race | 40 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
78.87%
Born in Wonder Lake
98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
98.1% of Wonder Lake residents were born in the United States, with 78.87% having been born in Illinois. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,735 | 308 | 4.79% |
| 2028 | 6,427 | 308 | 5.03% |
| 2027 | 6,119 | 307 | 5.28% |
| 2026 | 5,812 | 308 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 5,504 | 308 | 5.93% |
| 2024 | 5,196 | 307 | 6.28% |
| 2023 | 4,889 | 433 | 9.72% |
| 2022 | 4,456 | 485 | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 3,971 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 3,966 | 91 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 3,875 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 3,889 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,903 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 3,909 | -25 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 3,934 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 3,950 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 3,968 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 3,998 | -19 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 4,017 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 4,031 | 0 | 0% |