Wonder Lake (CDP), Illinois facts for kids
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Wonder Lake
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 Wonder Lake
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km2) |
| • Land | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 7,463 |
| • Density | 1,033.6/sq mi (399.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Wonder Lake is a place in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. It used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't officially a town or city.
In 2000, about 7,463 people lived there. Since then, Wonder Lake has become an official village.
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Where is Wonder Lake Located?
Wonder Lake is found in the state of Illinois. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 42.384504 degrees North and 88.349505 degrees West.
The total area of Wonder Lake is about 7.2 square miles (18.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 6.2 square miles (16.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wonder Lake?
In 2000, there were 7,463 people living in Wonder Lake. These people lived in 2,674 different homes. About 1,986 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 1,194 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White (96.22%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 5.09% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Wonder Lake
The people in Wonder Lake were of different ages.
- About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 35.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wonder Lake was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wonder Lake was about $51,698 per year. For families, the average income was about $56,705 per year.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Wonder Lake was about $21,352. A small number of families (0.8%) and people (3.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
