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Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 28,883. The median household income is $108,750 and the median age is 38.9.
28,883
Population
1122
People / sq mi
$108,750
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 covers 26 sq mi of land at 1122.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,750
Median Household Income
$48,410
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$282,700
Median Home Value
$1,668
Median Rent
79.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.7%
High School+
36.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 serves a community with a population of 28,883 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 is $108,750, with a per capita income of $48,410. The poverty rate is 3.5%.
Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 is 75.9% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 56.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wauconda Community Unit School District 118, 91.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 is $282,700, with a median rent of $1,668. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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Data for Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1741190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.