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.

Wauconda, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,027

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%10,125

Hispanic/Latino

18.6%2,607

Asian

5.1%722

Two or More

3.5%484

Black

0.4%62

Other

0.2%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%278

High School Diploma

16.1%1,424

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%775

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,271

Associate's Degree

10.6%938

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%2,006

Master's Degree

13.6%1,205

Professional Degree

1.1%93

Doctorate

0.8%72

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

38.2%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,600

Median Renti

$1,371

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76%3,828

Renter-Occupied

24%1,211

Total Units

5,249

Homeownership

76%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%241

$50K–$100K

1.4%53

$100K–$150K

4.3%163

$150K–$200K

10.3%395

$200K–$300K

32.6%1,248

$300K–$500K

38.2%1,461

$500K–$1M

6.6%251

$1M+

0.4%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

150

$1,000–$1,250

225

$1,250–$1,500

250

$1,500–$2,000

199

$2,000+

221

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%26

2010–2019

2.3%123

2000–2009

28.6%1,502

1990–1999

17.1%896

1980–1989

9.7%509

1970–1979

12.9%675

1960–1969

10.2%535

1950–1959

15%788

1940–1949

0.6%33

1939 or earlier

3.1%162

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.5%4,210

Electricity

16%807

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%14

Other

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,239

Mean Household Incomei

$127,788

Per Capita Incomei

$46,478

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

7,841

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%139

$10K–$15K

0.9%44

$15K–$20K

0.8%38

$20K–$25K

3.1%155

$25K–$30K

2%99

$30K–$35K

1.5%75

$35K–$40K

2.5%125

$40K–$45K

1.5%76

$45K–$50K

2.4%123

$50K–$60K

7.6%382

$60K–$75K

5.5%275

$75K–$100K

14.2%716

$100K–$125K

10.4%526

$125K–$150K

16.2%815

$150K–$200K

13.7%688

$200K+

15.1%763

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing27 homes95% occupied$413/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

85%

Very low income$33K–$56K/yr

11%

Low income$56K–$89K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,398

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,460

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

367(3.6% of civilian adults)