Wauconda, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wauconda, Illinois is 14,010 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 176th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $112,438, the median home value is $268,300, and the median age is 36.9.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (13,651 → 14,055).
14,010
Population
2762
People / sq mi
$112,438
Median Income
$268,300
Median Home Value
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Wauconda covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 2762 people per square mile.
About Wauconda, IL
Homeownership is the standout figure in Wauconda: 79.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Wauconda is a city in Illinois with a population of 14,010.
Median household income is $112,438, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $268,300, with typical rent around $1,304.
Roughly 39.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 14.2% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Wauconda, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Wauconda village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wauconda village had a population of 13,651 in 2010 and 14,055 in 2024, a 3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,068 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
14,055
Population (2024)
13,651
Population (2010)
14,068
Peak (2020)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,651 |
| 2011 | 13,721 |
| 2012 | 13,768 |
| 2013 | 13,868 |
| 2014 | 13,891 |
| 2015 | 13,815 |
| 2016 | 13,782 |
| 2017 | 13,708 |
| 2018 | 13,580 |
| 2019 | 13,504 |
| 2020 | 14,068 |
| 2021 | 14,030 |
| 2022 | 13,993 |
| 2023 | 14,001 |
| 2024 | 14,055 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,438
Median Household Income
$45,602
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$268,300
Median Home Value
$1,304
Median Rent
79.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.9%
High School+
39.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
72.5%
Public Transit
14.2%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.8%
Foreign Born
77.5%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
8.0%
With Disability
94.6%
Health Insurance
99.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.9% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wauconda, Illinois has a population of 14,010 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 176th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Wauconda, Illinois is $112,438, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wauconda, Illinois is $268,300, with median monthly rent at $1,304 and a homeownership rate of 79.6%.
The median age in Wauconda, Illinois is 36.9 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 3.0% since 2010 (13,651 → 14,055).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.