Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mundelein, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,915

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.5%15,492

Hispanic/Latino

34.6%11,037

Asian

10.1%3,228

Black

3.1%984

Two or More

3.1%978

Other

0.4%117

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%793

High School Diploma

18.4%3,956

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%1,337

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%2,406

Associate's Degree

6.9%1,486

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%6,130

Master's Degree

13.4%2,886

Professional Degree

1.8%391

Doctorate

2.3%490

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

46%

Graduate+

17.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,700

Median Renti

$1,566

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%8,279

Renter-Occupied

28.8%3,353

Total Units

12,051

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%91

$50K–$100K

0.5%44

$100K–$150K

1.3%109

$150K–$200K

6.8%561

$200K–$300K

38.4%3,176

$300K–$500K

39.3%3,253

$500K–$1M

11.8%980

$1M+

0.8%65

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

284

$1,250–$1,500

928

$1,500–$2,000

1,228

$2,000+

485

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%129

2010–2019

6.3%765

2000–2009

10.7%1,288

1990–1999

22.9%2,760

1980–1989

19%2,290

1970–1979

12.6%1,521

1960–1969

8%968

1950–1959

13%1,567

1940–1949

4.7%568

1939 or earlier

1.6%195

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.1%9,778

Electricity

12.6%1,468

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%172

Other

0.9%104

No Fuel

0.7%84

Fuel Oil

0.2%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,340

Mean Household Incomei

$136,274

Per Capita Incomei

$49,674

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

17,800

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%401

$10K–$15K

0.6%68

$15K–$20K

1.4%162

$20K–$25K

1%118

$25K–$30K

1.3%150

$30K–$35K

2.9%335

$35K–$40K

1.7%200

$40K–$45K

2%236

$45K–$50K

1.5%173

$50K–$60K

3.5%406

$60K–$75K

9.7%1,134

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,768

$100K–$125K

14.3%1,663

$125K–$150K

12.1%1,402

$150K–$200K

10.1%1,180

$200K+

19.2%2,236

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

224

Residentsi

453

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers54 homes93% occupied$519/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes100% occupied$366/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,340/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

23.8%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

72.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34.5% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

85.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,089

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,309

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

721(3% of civilian adults)