Wauconda township, Illinois
Wauconda township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wauconda township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 23,521. The land area covers 22.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 23,521 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,851 | ±353 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,297 | ±335 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,851 | ±353 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 | ±175 |
| Median Home Value | $289,400 | ±$14,036 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,566 | ±$258 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,337 | ±$5,416 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,285 | ±$3,411 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,252 | ±397 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,921 | ±530 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.9% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 24,373 (2024)
ID: 125233
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
505 W BONNER RD, WAUCONDA IL 60084-1103
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wauconda | KG-05 | Wauconda, IL | |
| Alternative School Wauconda | 09-10 | Wauconda, IL | |
| Regular School Wauconda | PK-05 | Wauconda, IL | |
| Regular School Wauconda | 09-12 | Wauconda, IL | |
| Regular School Wauconda | 06-08 | Wauconda, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincolnshire, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Libertyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hebron, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy
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College Vocational | 6.9 mi away | 700 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 |
8154555900
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WAUCONDA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 801 NORTH MAIN STREET, WAUCONDA, IL, 60084 |
(847) 526-6225
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL, 60060-1174 |
8475666401
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RIVER EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 813 WEST IL ROUTE 120, MCHENRY, IL, 60051 |
(815) 385-6303
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College of Lake County
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College | 9.3 mi away | 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL, 60030-1198 |
8475432000
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CARY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1606 THREE OAKS ROAD, CARY, IL, 60013 |
(847) 639-4210
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First Institute of Travel, Inc.
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 790 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 |
8154593500
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ROUND LAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 906 HART ROAD, ROUND LAKE, IL, 60073 |
(847) 546-7060
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McHenry County College
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College | 10.5 mi away | 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012-2761 |
8154553700
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FOX RIVER GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 407 LINCOLN AVENUE, FOX RIVER GROVE, IL, 60021 |
(847) 639-2274
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MC HENRY -WG STRATTON L&D, IL US, located 4.8 miles from Wauconda township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 12.9° | 21.7° | 1.65" | 11.0" |
| February | 34.6° | 16.2° | 25.4° | 1.56" | 8.9" |
| March | 46.0° | 25.9° | 35.9° | 2.21" | 3.9" |
| April | 58.8° | 36.6° | 47.7° | 3.63" | 1.0" |
| May | 70.4° | 47.2° | 58.8° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 57.0° | 68.6° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.2° | 61.5° | 72.8° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 59.7° | 71.0° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 51.4° | 63.6° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.0° | 39.6° | 51.3° | 3.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.7° | 2.38" | 1.4" |
| December | 35.9° | 19.3° | 27.6° | 1.94" | 8.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Island Lake village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Port Barrington village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Burtons Bridge CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Holiday Hills village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Volo village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709779280. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.