Wauconda, IL
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14,040
TOTAL POPULATION
6,875
MALE POPULATION
7,165
FEMALE POPULATION
95.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,231
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,170
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$108,229
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,883
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Wauconda Zip Codes
Race in Wauconda
The most populous races in Wauconda are White / Caucasian (10,685 | 76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2,491 | 17.7%), and Two or more Races (1,251 | 8.9%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 833 | 5.9% |
Black / African American | 92 | 0.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,491 | 17.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 38 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 10,685 | 76.1% |
Two or more Races | 1,251 | 8.9% |
Some other Race | 1,141 | 8.1% |
Total | 14,040 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wauconda
The most populous ancestries reported in Wauconda are German (3,406 | 24.3%), Irish (3,362 | 23.9%), Mexican (2,197 | 15.7%), Polish (1,267 | 9.0%), and English (798 | 5.7%), together accounting for 78.6% of all Wauconda residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 174 | 1.2% |
Armenian | 13 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 30 | 0.2% |
Belgian | 28 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 61 | 0.4% |
British | 4 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 55 | 0.4% |
Canadian | 19 | 0.1% |
Central American | 15 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 15 | 0.1% |
Chippewa | 4 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 11 | 0.1% |
Czech | 93 | 0.7% |
Czechoslovakian | 37 | 0.3% |
Danish | 74 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 273 | 1.9% |
Eastern European | 11 | 0.1% |
English | 798 | 5.7% |
European | 231 | 1.7% |
Finnish | 25 | 0.2% |
French | 416 | 3.0% |
German | 3,406 | 24.3% |
Greek | 10 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 15 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 172 | 1.2% |
Indian (Asian) | 361 | 2.6% |
Iranian | 30 | 0.2% |
Irish | 3,362 | 23.9% |
Israeli | 38 | 0.3% |
Italian | 786 | 5.6% |
Korean | 286 | 2.0% |
Lithuanian | 55 | 0.4% |
Luxembourger | 12 | 0.1% |
Menominee | 10 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 2,197 | 15.7% |
Mexican American Indian | 38 | 0.3% |
Nigerian | 19 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 220 | 1.6% |
Polish | 1,267 | 9.0% |
Puerto Rican | 134 | 0.9% |
Romanian | 45 | 0.3% |
Russian | 144 | 1.0% |
Scotch-Irish | 85 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 172 | 1.2% |
Slovak | 50 | 0.4% |
Slovene | 32 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 10 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 66 | 0.5% |
Subsaharan African | 19 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 334 | 2.4% |
Swiss | 21 | 0.2% |
Thai | 240 | 1.7% |
Ukrainian | 113 | 0.8% |
Welsh | 21 | 0.2% | View All 54 Rows |
Immigrants in Wauconda
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wauconda came from Central America (1,003 | 7.1%), Latin America (1,003 | 7.1%), Mexico (1,003 | 7.1%), Asia (498 | 3.5%), and Europe (303 | 2.2%), together accounting for 27.1% of all Wauconda residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 61 | 0.4% |
Asia | 498 | 3.5% |
Canada | 8 | 0.1% |
Central America | 1,003 | 7.1% |
China | 138 | 1.0% |
Croatia | 12 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 61 | 0.4% |
Eastern Asia | 142 | 1.0% |
Eastern Europe | 241 | 1.7% |
Ethiopia | 61 | 0.4% |
Europe | 303 | 2.2% |
Germany | 31 | 0.2% |
India | 120 | 0.9% |
Ireland | 8 | 0.1% |
Italy | 12 | 0.1% |
Korea | 4 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 1,003 | 7.1% |
Mexico | 1,003 | 7.1% |
Moldova | 49 | 0.4% |
Northern Europe | 19 | 0.1% |
Pakistan | 40 | 0.3% |
Philippines | 82 | 0.6% |
Poland | 102 | 0.7% |
Romania | 19 | 0.1% |
Russia | 35 | 0.3% |
South Central Asia | 274 | 1.9% |
South Eastern Asia | 82 | 0.6% |
Southern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 31 | 0.2% | View All 29 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wauconda
Sex and Age in Wauconda
The most populous age groups in Wauconda are 35 to 39 Years (733 | 10.7%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (706 | 9.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 496 (7.2%) | 619 (8.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 439 (6.4%) | 588 (8.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 551 (8.0%) | 558 (7.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 453 (6.6%) | 468 (6.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 522 (7.6%) | 373 (5.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 238 (3.5%) | 378 (5.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 250 (3.6%) | 412 (5.8%) |
35 to 39 Years | 733 (10.7%) | 706 (9.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 649 (9.4%) | 574 (8.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 410 (6.0%) | 530 (7.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 490 (7.1%) | 299 (4.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 532 (7.7%) | 420 (5.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 463 (6.7%) | 372 (5.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 236 (3.4%) | 369 (5.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 287 (4.2%) | 258 (3.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 77 (1.1%) | 138 (1.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 26 (0.4%) | 29 (0.4%) |
85 Years and over | 23 (0.3%) | 74 (1.0%) |
Total | 6,875 (100.0%) | 7,165 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wauconda
Median Family Size in Wauconda
The median family size in Wauconda is 3.44 persons per family, with single male/father families (255 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.69 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (358 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,789 (82.0%) | 3.49 |
Single Male/Father | 255 (7.5%) | 3.69 |
Single Female/Mother | 358 (10.5%) | 2.87 |
Total Families | 3,402 (100.0%) | 3.44 |
Median Household Size in Wauconda
The median household size in Wauconda is 2.77 persons per household, with single male/father households (255 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.04 persons per household. non-family households (1,649 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,789 (55.2%) | 3.52 |
Single Male/Father | 255 (5.1%) | 4.04 |
Single Female/Mother | 358 (7.1%) | 3.04 |
Non-family | 1,649 (32.7%) | 1.24 |
Total Households | 5,051 (100.0%) | 2.77 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wauconda
Out of a total of 5,051 households in Wauconda, 3,402 (67.3%) are family households, while 1,649 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,216, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,293.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,293 (25.6%) |
2-Person Households | 1,216 (24.1%) | 352 (7.0%) |
3-Person Households | 568 (11.3%) | 4 (0.1%) |
4-Person Households | 1,066 (21.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 346 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 71 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 135 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,402 (67.3%) | 1,649 (32.7%) |
Female Fertility in Wauconda
Fertility by Age in Wauconda
Average fertility rate in Wauconda is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 63.5% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 97 (36.5%) | 83.0 |
35 to 50 years | 169 (63.5%) | 88.0 |
Total | 266 (100.0%) | 75.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wauconda
59.8% of women with births (266) in Wauconda are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 37.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 53 (54.6%) | 44 (45.4%) |
35 to 50 years | 106 (62.7%) | 63 (37.3%) |
Total | 159 (59.8%) | 107 (40.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Wauconda
Average fertility rate in Wauconda is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 93.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.8% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 54 (20.3%) | 93.0 |
High School Diploma | 40 (15.0%) | 76.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 82 (30.8%) | 78.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 72 (27.1%) | 80.0 |
Graduate Degree | 18 (6.8%) | 37.0 |
Total | 266 (100.0%) | 75.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wauconda
40.2% of women with births in Wauconda are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 10 (18.5%) | 44 (81.5%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 59 (72.0%) | 23 (28.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 72 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 159 (59.8%) | 107 (40.2%) |
Income in Wauconda
Income Overview in Wauconda
Per Capita Income in Wauconda is $45,231, while median incomes of families and households are $125,170 and $108,229 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 14,040 | $45,231 |
Median Family Income | 3,402 | $125,170 |
Mean Family Income | 3,402 | $142,309 |
Median Household Income | 5,051 | $108,229 |
Mean Household Income | 5,051 | $123,969 |
Income Deficit | 3,402 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 14,040 | 29.16% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 14,040 | 70.84¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 14,040 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Wauconda
Average Earnings in Wauconda are $47,240, $57,363 for men and $40,635 for women, a difference of 29.2%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,538 (54.5%) | $57,363 |
Female | 3,795 (45.5%) | $40,635 |
Total | 8,333 (100.0%) | $47,240 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wauconda
The most common earnings brackets in Wauconda are $100,000+ for men (1,084 | 23.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (497 | 13.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 83 (1.8%) | 119 (3.1%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 138 (3.0%) | 86 (2.3%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 93 (2.1%) | 106 (2.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 201 (4.4%) | 131 (3.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 163 (3.6%) | 144 (3.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 118 (2.6%) | 170 (4.5%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 98 (2.2%) | 107 (2.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 119 (2.6%) | 82 (2.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 188 (4.1%) | 157 (4.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 83 (1.8%) | 167 (4.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 234 (5.2%) | 163 (4.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 211 (4.6%) | 135 (3.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 141 (3.1%) | 314 (8.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 92 (2.0%) | 190 (5.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 150 (3.3%) | 124 (3.3%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 71 (1.6%) | 69 (1.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 292 (6.4%) | 183 (4.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 316 (7.0%) | 394 (10.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 663 (14.6%) | 497 (13.1%) |
$100,000+ | 1,084 (23.9%) | 457 (12.0%) |
Total | 4,538 (100.0%) | 3,795 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wauconda
Average earnings in Wauconda are $69,483 for men and $47,953 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,931, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,631. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,125, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,500.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $27,631 | $22,500 |
High School Diploma | $63,000 | $26,108 |
College or Associate's Degree | $50,789 | $35,978 |
Bachelor's Degree | $95,931 | $83,125 |
Graduate Degree | $76,902 | $73,844 |
Total | $69,483 | $47,953 |
Family Income in Wauconda
Family Income Brackets in Wauconda
According to the Wauconda family income data, there are 1,007 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.6% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 31 | 0.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 214 | 6.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 48 | 1.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 126 | 3.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 245 | 7.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 531 | 15.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,007 | 29.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 650 | 19.1% |
$200,000+ | 555 | 16.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wauconda
5-person families (347 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Wauconda with $193,531 per family, while 2-person families (1,248 | 36.7%) have the highest median income of $50,000 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,248 (36.7%) | $100,000 |
3-Person Families | 658 (19.3%) | $141,346 |
4-Person Families | 971 (28.5%) | $123,869 |
5-Person Families | 347 (10.2%) | $193,531 |
6-Person Families | 50 (1.5%) | $54,815 |
7+ Person Families | 128 (3.8%) | $129,224 |
Total | 3,402 (100.0%) | $125,170 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wauconda
The median family income in Wauconda is $125,170, with families comprising 3+ earners (613) having the highest median family income of $142,212, while families with no earners (241) have the lowest median family income of $64,009, accounting for 18.0% and 7.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 241 (7.1%) | $64,009 |
1 Earner | 683 (20.1%) | $77,151 |
2 Earners | 1,865 (54.8%) | $135,080 |
3+ Earners | 613 (18.0%) | $142,212 |
Total | 3,402 (100.0%) | $125,170 |
Household Income in Wauconda
Household Income Brackets in Wauconda
With 1,248 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wauconda, accounting for 24.7% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 167 | 3.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 51 | 1.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 308 | 6.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 152 | 3.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 444 | 8.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 525 | 10.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 753 | 14.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,248 | 24.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 682 | 13.5% |
$200,000+ | 722 | 14.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wauconda
The median household income in Wauconda is $108,229, with the highest median household income of $121,752 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,826 households (36.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 46 households (0.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 46 (0.9%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,826 (36.1%) | $121,752 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,172 (43.0%) | $117,500 |
65+ Years | 1,007 (19.9%) | $53,646 |
Total | 5,051 (100.0%) | $108,229 |
Poverty in Wauconda
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wauconda
With 7.4% poverty level for males and 4.3% for females among the residents of Wauconda, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 52 males (15.0%) and 34 females (35.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 64 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 27 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 52 (15.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 7 (13.0%) | 34 (35.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 77 (10.8%) | 22 (4.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 51 (10.4%) | 45 (5.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 89 (6.4%) | 46 (3.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 60 (6.0%) | 57 (7.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 57 (11.1%) | 85 (13.6%) |
75 Years and over | 17 (13.5%) | 14 (6.2%) |
Total | 509 (7.4%) | 303 (4.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wauconda
According to the poverty statistics in Wauconda, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 432 (87.1%) | 599 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 51 (100.0%) | 179 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 566 (95.5%) | 682 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 294 (85.0%) | 285 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 47 (87.0%) | 62 (64.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 211 (100.0%) | 230 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 633 (89.1%) | 493 (95.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 437 (89.5%) | 745 (94.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,293 (93.6%) | 1,234 (96.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 892 (99.1%) | 829 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 934 (94.0%) | 714 (92.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 458 (88.9%) | 542 (86.4%) |
75 Years and over | 109 (86.5%) | 210 (93.8%) |
Total | 6,357 (92.6%) | 6,804 (95.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wauconda
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wauconda show that 1.6% or 44 of the total 2,789 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,230 (98.6%) | 17 (1.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,201 (97.8%) | 27 (2.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 314 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,745 (98.4%) | 44 (1.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wauconda
According to the poverty data in Wauconda, 34.1% or 87 single-father households and 3.4% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (44.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (7.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 29 (29.9%) | 12 (7.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 58 (44.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 87 (34.1%) | 12 (3.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wauconda
The poverty data for Wauconda shows that 44 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 99 of the single-parent households (16.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (21.4%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 17 (1.4%) | 41 (16.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 27 (2.2%) | 58 (21.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 44 (1.6%) | 99 (16.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wauconda
Employment by Class of Employer in Wauconda
Among the 7,653 employed individuals in Wauconda, private company employees (5,650 | 73.8%), not-for-profit organizations (625 | 8.2%), and local government employees (524 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 5,650 | 73.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 364 | 4.8% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 307 | 4.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 625 | 8.2% |
Local Government Employees | 524 | 6.9% |
State Government Employees | 74 | 1.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 109 | 1.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 7,653 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wauconda
According to the labor force statistics for Wauconda, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,639), 74.1% or 7,883 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 166 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.9% or 628 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 272 (35.3%) | 31 (11.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 832 (93.0%) | 8 (1.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 496 (80.5%) | 23 (4.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 628 (94.9%) | 10 (1.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,375 (89.2%) | 24 (1.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,605 (92.8%) | 22 (1.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 811 (85.2%) | 48 (5.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 581 (69.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 245 (21.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 41 (11.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,883 (74.1%) | 166 (2.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wauconda
According to labor force statistics for Wauconda, 87.1% of individuals (6,494) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,456) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 130 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.5% or 2,896 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 529 (80.8%) | 5 (0.8%) |
High School Diploma | 1,184 (80.3%) | 93 (6.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,886 (84.6%) | 27 (1.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,896 (93.5%) | 28 (0.9%) |
Total | 6,494 (87.1%) | 149 (2.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wauconda
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wauconda are Management (1,022 | 13.3%), Community & Social Service (841 | 10.9%), Business & Financial (754 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (557 | 7.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (412 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wauconda, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.4%), Computers & Mathematics (70.0%), and Management (61.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (75.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 632 (61.8%) | 390 (38.2%) |
Business & Financial | 307 (40.7%) | 447 (59.3%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 243 (59.9%) | 163 (40.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 166 (70.0%) | 71 (30.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 77 (57.5%) | 57 (42.5%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 370 (44.0%) | 471 (56.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 56 (52.8%) | 50 (47.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 209 (37.5%) | 348 (62.5%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 105 (85.4%) | 18 (14.6%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 111 (26.9%) | 301 (73.1%) |
Health Technologists | 81 (24.2%) | 254 (75.8%) |
Total (Category) | 1,663 (48.4%) | 1,772 (51.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wauconda are Food Preparation & Serving (375 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (341 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (247 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (120 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (94 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wauconda, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (92.3%), Security & Protection (57.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (57.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (67.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 120 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 54 (57.5%) | 40 (42.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 54 (57.5%) | 40 (42.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 154 (41.1%) | 221 (58.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 228 (92.3%) | 19 (7.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 110 (32.3%) | 231 (67.7%) |
Total (Category) | 546 (46.4%) | 631 (53.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wauconda are Office & Administration (879 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (834 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 508 (60.9%) | 326 (39.1%) |
Office & Administration | 299 (34.0%) | 580 (66.0%) |
Total (Category) | 807 (47.1%) | 906 (52.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wauconda are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (436 | 5.7%), and Construction & Extraction (262 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 262 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 436 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 698 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wauconda are Production (296 | 3.8%), Material Moving (250 | 3.3%), and Transportation (133 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 166 (56.1%) | 130 (43.9%) |
Transportation | 78 (58.7%) | 55 (41.3%) |
Material Moving | 174 (69.6%) | 76 (30.4%) |
Total (Category) | 418 (61.6%) | 261 (38.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wauconda
Employment Industries in Wauconda
The major employment industries in Wauconda include Manufacturing (1,044 | 13.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (981 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (940 | 12.2%), Construction (741 | 9.6%), and Educational Services (651 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wauconda
The Wauconda industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (64.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.6%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 9 (36.0%) | 16 (64.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 644 (86.9%) | 97 (13.1%) |
Manufacturing | 679 (65.0%) | 365 (35.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 157 (79.7%) | 40 (20.3%) |
Retail Trade | 592 (63.0%) | 348 (37.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 161 (51.9%) | 149 (48.1%) |
Utilities | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 219 (45.7%) | 260 (54.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 99 (48.8%) | 104 (51.2%) |
Professional & Scientific | 311 (51.7%) | 291 (48.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 154 (52.7%) | 138 (47.3%) |
Educational Services | 287 (44.1%) | 364 (55.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 172 (17.5%) | 809 (82.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 87 (55.4%) | 70 (44.6%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 245 (43.4%) | 319 (56.6%) |
Public Administration | 55 (68.8%) | 25 (31.2%) |
Total | 4,132 (53.6%) | 3,570 (46.4%) |
Education in Wauconda
School Enrollment in Wauconda
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,011 students in Wauconda are high school (1,019 | 25.4%), elementary school (842 | 21.0%), and middle school (808 | 20.1%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 332 | 8.3% |
Kindergarten | 219 | 5.5% |
Elementary School | 842 | 21.0% |
Middle School | 808 | 20.1% |
High School | 1,019 | 25.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 637 | 15.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 154 | 3.8% |
Total | 4,011 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wauconda
Out of a total of 4,011 students who are enrolled in schools in Wauconda, 429 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,582 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 95 (35.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 504 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 180 (66.7%) | 90 (33.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 966 (96.2%) | 38 (3.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,092 (99.3%) | 8 (0.7%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 504 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 235 (82.2%) | 51 (17.8%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 346 (70.9%) | 142 (29.1%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 88 (95.7%) | 4 (4.3%) |
35 Years and over | 172 (64.4%) | 95 (35.6%) |
Total | 3,582 (89.3%) | 429 (10.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wauconda
Business (1,000 | 25.2%), education (451 | 11.4%), computers & mathematics (328 | 8.3%), science & technology (323 | 8.2%), and engineering (305 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,965 individuals in Wauconda who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 328 | 8.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 244 | 6.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 66 | 1.7% |
Psychology | 189 | 4.8% |
Social Sciences | 269 | 6.8% |
Engineering | 305 | 7.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 18 | 0.4% |
Science & Technology | 323 | 8.2% |
Business | 1,000 | 25.2% |
Education | 451 | 11.4% |
Literature & Languages | 123 | 3.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 235 | 5.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 203 | 5.1% |
Communications | 113 | 2.9% |
Arts & Humanities | 98 | 2.5% |
Total | 3,965 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wauconda
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wauconda
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wauconda are males with 2 vehicles (1,859, accounting for 45.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,914, making up 52.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 95 (2.3%) | 28 (0.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 682 (16.5%) | 452 (12.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,859 (45.0%) | 1,914 (54.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 851 (20.6%) | 739 (21.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 369 (8.9%) | 217 (6.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 277 (6.7%) | 170 (4.8%) |
Total | 4,133 (100.0%) | 3,520 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wauconda
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wauconda are 30 to 34 minutes (1,009 commuters, 15.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (960 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (941 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 28 | 0.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 604 | 9.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 638 | 9.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 481 | 7.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 941 | 14.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 756 | 11.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,009 | 15.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 325 | 4.9% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 394 | 5.9% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 960 | 14.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 364 | 5.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 199 | 3.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wauconda
The most common commute times in Wauconda are 20 to 24 minutes (635 commuters, 17.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (508 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (0.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 310 (8.4%) | 294 (9.8%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 345 (9.3%) | 293 (9.7%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 219 (5.9%) | 262 (8.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 635 (17.2%) | 306 (10.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 365 (9.9%) | 391 (13.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 501 (13.6%) | 508 (16.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 166 (4.5%) | 159 (5.3%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 306 (8.3%) | 88 (2.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 461 (12.5%) | 499 (16.6%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 223 (6.0%) | 141 (4.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 161 (4.4%) | 38 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wauconda
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wauconda are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (611, 16.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (508, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 78 (2.1%) | 24 (0.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 181 (4.9%) | 111 (3.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 261 (7.1%) | 142 (4.7%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 611 (16.6%) | 173 (5.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 409 (11.1%) | 319 (10.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 491 (13.3%) | 508 (16.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 418 (11.3%) | 374 (12.4%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 445 (12.0%) | 500 (16.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 160 (4.3%) | 155 (5.1%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 118 (3.2%) | 320 (10.6%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 130 (3.5%) | 69 (2.3%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 165 (4.5%) | 83 (2.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 39 (1.1%) | 78 (2.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 186 (5.0%) | 151 (5.0%) |
Total | 3,692 (100.0%) | 3,007 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wauconda
Occupancy by Ownership in Wauconda
Of the total 5,051 dwellings in Wauconda, owner-occupied units account for 3,910 (77.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,141 (22.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,910 | 77.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,141 | 22.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wauconda
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,293 | 25.6% |
2-Person Household | 1,568 | 31.0% |
3-Person Household | 572 | 11.3% |
4+ Person Household | 1,618 | 32.0% |
Total Housing Units | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wauconda
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 799 (61.8%) | 494 (38.2%) |
2-Person Household | 1,335 (85.1%) | 233 (14.9%) |
3-Person Household | 461 (80.6%) | 111 (19.4%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,315 (81.3%) | 303 (18.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 3,910 (77.4%) | 1,141 (22.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wauconda
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 129 (41.6%) | 181 (58.4%) |
High School Diploma | 719 (78.1%) | 201 (21.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,196 (72.7%) | 450 (27.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,866 (85.8%) | 309 (14.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wauconda
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 646 | 12.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,226 | 24.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,031 | 20.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,141 | 22.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 765 | 15.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 195 | 3.9% |
85 Years and Over | 47 | 0.9% |
Total | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wauconda
Median Income by Occupancy in Wauconda
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 3,910 (77.4%) | $121,522 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,141 (22.6%) | $62,393 |
Average | 5,051 (100.0%) | $108,229 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wauconda
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 65 (1.7%) | 64 (5.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (3.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 36 (0.9%) | 16 (1.4%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 50 (1.3%) | 67 (5.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 169 (4.3%) | 22 (1.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 89 (2.3%) | 62 (5.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 261 (6.7%) | 185 (16.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 361 (9.2%) | 164 (14.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 512 (13.1%) | 241 (21.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,025 (26.2%) | 223 (19.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,342 (34.3%) | 58 (5.1%) |
Total | 3,910 (100.0%) | 1,141 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wauconda
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 52 (1.3%) | 4 (0.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 85 (2.2%) | 26 (2.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 340 (8.7%) | 12 (1.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 229 (5.9%) | 212 (18.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 676 (17.3%) | 392 (34.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 882 (22.6%) | 272 (23.8%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 473 (12.1%) | 98 (8.6%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 581 (14.9%) | 41 (3.6%) |
$3,000 or more | 592 (15.1%) | 32 (2.8%) |
Total | 3,910 (100.0%) | 1,141 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wauconda
Housing Structures in Wauconda
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,570 | 70.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 486 | 9.6% |
2 Unit Apartments | 171 | 3.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 225 | 4.4% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 126 | 2.5% |
10 or more Apartments | 248 | 4.9% |
Mobile Home / Other | 225 | 4.4% |
Total | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wauconda
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,091 (86.6%) | 479 (13.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 375 (77.2%) | 111 (22.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 32 (18.7%) | 139 (81.3%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 112 (49.8%) | 113 (50.2%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 44 (34.9%) | 82 (65.1%) |
10 or more Apartments | 43 (17.3%) | 205 (82.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 213 (94.7%) | 12 (5.3%) |
Total | 3,910 (77.4%) | 1,141 (22.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wauconda
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 46 (1.2%) | 266 (23.3%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 965 (24.7%) | 518 (45.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,171 (29.9%) | 195 (17.1%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,728 (44.2%) | 162 (14.2%) |
Total | 3,910 (100.0%) | 1,141 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wauconda
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 3,450 (88.2%) | 795 (69.7%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 429 (11.0%) | 346 (30.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 31 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,910 (100.0%) | 1,141 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wauconda
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 87 (2.2%) | 132 (11.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 962 (24.6%) | 488 (42.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,910 (48.8%) | 344 (30.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 951 (24.3%) | 177 (15.5%) |
Total | 3,910 (100.0%) | 1,141 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wauconda
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wauconda
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 959 | 2,951 |
Median Property Value | $227,500 | $278,400 |
Median Household Income | $66,313 | $1,156 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $924 | $592 |
Real Estate Taxes | $5,587 | $31 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wauconda
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 142 (14.8%) | 80 (2.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 45 (4.7%) | 25 (0.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 478 (49.8%) | 1,489 (50.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 294 (30.7%) | 1,265 (42.9%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (2.8%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.3%) |
Total | 959 (100.0%) | 2,951 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wauconda
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 48 (5.0%) | 26 (0.9%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 185 (19.3%) | 17 (0.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 24 (2.5%) | 70 (2.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 114 (11.9%) | 65 (2.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 160 (16.7%) | 147 (5.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 117 (12.2%) | 201 (6.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 125 (13.0%) | 395 (13.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 186 (19.4%) | 900 (30.5%) |
Total | 959 (100.0%) | 2,951 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wauconda
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 361 (37.6%) | 128,972 (4,370.5%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 185 (19.3%) | 1,330 (45.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 89 (9.3%) | 834 (28.3%) |
4.0x or more | 299 (31.2%) | 446 (15.1%) |
Total | 959 (100.0%) | 2,951 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wauconda
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 163 (17.0%) | 17 (0.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (4.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 772 (80.5%) | 4 (0.1%) |
Total | 959 (100.0%) | 2,951 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wauconda
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wauconda
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,303 (96.9%) | 42 (3.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,761 (99.4%) | 17 (0.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 934 (88.3%) | 124 (11.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 954 (82.0%) | 210 (18.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,395 (90.5%) | 251 (9.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,615 (93.4%) | 114 (6.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,618 (91.7%) | 147 (8.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,142 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 350 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 13,072 (93.5%) | 905 (6.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wauconda
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,303 (96.9%) | 42 (3.1%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,761 (99.4%) | 17 (0.6%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 934 (88.3%) | 124 (11.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wauconda
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 726 (87.9%) | 100 (12.1%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,025 (92.6%) | 82 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,003 (84.9%) | 179 (15.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,743 (92.0%) | 151 (8.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 8,575 (95.6%) | 393 (4.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wauconda
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 236 (17.5%) | 1,067 (79.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 376 (13.5%) | 2,422 (87.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 109 (10.3%) | 825 (78.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 150 (12.9%) | 814 (69.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 107 (4.0%) | 2,297 (86.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 24 (1.4%) | 1,591 (92.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 168 (9.5%) | 1,483 (84.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,107 (96.9%) | 649 (56.8%) |
75 Years and over | 350 (100.0%) | 220 (62.9%) |
Total | 2,627 (18.8%) | 11,368 (81.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wauconda
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 17 (1.3%) | 71 (4.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 72 (6.0%) | 160 (12.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 105 (3.2%) | 113 (3.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 99 (19.2%) | 98 (15.6%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (31.8%) | 94 (42.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wauconda
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (4.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 59 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 33 (1.0%) | 10 (0.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11 (2.1%) | 28 (4.5%) |
75 Years and over | 17 (13.5%) | 12 (5.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 17 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (0.5%) | 24 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 18 (3.5%) | 29 (4.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 154 (11.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 27 (0.8%) | 27 (0.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28 (5.4%) | 12 (1.9%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (26.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (4.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 33 (1.0%) | 50 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 34 (6.6%) | 41 (6.5%) |
75 Years and over | 23 (18.2%) | 94 (42.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (3.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 37 (7.2%) | 11 (1.8%) |
75 Years and over | 23 (18.2%) | 59 (26.3%) |
Technology Access in Wauconda
Computing Device Access in Wauconda
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,613 | 91.3% |
Smartphone | 4,714 | 93.3% |
Tablet | 3,918 | 77.6% |
No Computing Device | 76 | 1.5% |
Total | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wauconda
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 4,185 | 82.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 517 | 10.2% |
Satellite Internet | 514 | 10.2% |
No Internet | 207 | 4.1% |
Total | 5,051 | 100.0% |
Wauconda Summary
Wauconda, Illinois is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,603 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lake County. Wauconda is a rural community located in the northern part of the state, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago.
History
The area that is now Wauconda was first settled in the 1830s by settlers from New England. The first settler was William Wauconda, who arrived in 1837 and established a trading post. The village was officially incorporated in 1887.
The village was named after the Potawatomi chief Wauconda, who lived in the area in the early 1800s. The name is derived from the Potawatomi word for "spirit water," referring to the many springs in the area.
Geography
Wauconda is located at 42°14′N 88°7′W (42.23, -88.12). According to the 2010 census, Wauconda has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
The village is located in the northern part of Lake County, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. It is bordered by the villages of Island Lake to the north, Lake Zurich to the east, and Barrington to the south.
Economy
The economy of Wauconda is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The village is home to several farms, including the Wauconda Dairy Farm, which produces milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
The village is also home to several businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The village is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, including the Wauconda Community Park, which features a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a playground.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,603 people, 5,093 households, and 3,541 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,339.3 people per square mile (902.2/km2). There were 5,309 housing units at an average density of 914.3 per square mile (353.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 87.2% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
There were 5,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $71,917. Males had a median income of $50,945 versus $36,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wauconda?
Total Population of Wauconda is 14,040.
What is the Total Male Population of Wauconda?
Total Male Population of Wauconda is 6,875.
What is the Total Female Population of Wauconda?
Total Female Population of Wauconda is 7,165.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wauconda?
There are 95.95 Males per 100 Females in Wauconda.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wauconda?
There are 104.22 Females per 100 Males in Wauconda.
What is the Median Population Age in Wauconda?
Median Population Age in Wauconda is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wauconda
Average Family Size in Wauconda is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wauconda
Average Household Size in Wauconda is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wauconda?
Per Capita income in Wauconda is $45,231.
What is the Median Family Income in Wauconda?
Median Family Income in Wauconda is $125,170.
What is the Median Household income in Wauconda?
Median Household Income in Wauconda is $108,229.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wauconda?
Income or Wage Gap in Wauconda is 29.2%.
Women in Wauconda earn 70.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wauconda?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wauconda is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wauconda?
There are 7,883 People in the Labor Forcein in Wauconda.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wauconda?
74.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Wauconda.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wauconda?
Unemployment Rate in Wauconda is 2.1%.