Wauconda, Illinois
Wauconda: village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
About
Wauconda is a village located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,603 and a population density of 2,353 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,432 inhabitants.
The village was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Wauconda
| Population | 13,432 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area | 5.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2589,-88.1393 |
| Altitude | 804 feet / 245 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:24:31 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60084 |
| Density | 2,324 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wauconda is located at 42°15'32"N 88°8'21"W (42.2589100, -88.1392500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wauconda decreased by 1.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,603 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,721 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,771 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,872 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,895 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,818 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,789 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,717 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,602 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,520 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,432 | -0.66% | estimation process |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wauconda, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148885 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein (IL) | 60060-1174 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wauconda, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wauconda.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wauconda Post Office | Wauconda (IL) | 60084 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
| Lindenhurst | 14,117 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wauconda distances to largest Illinois cities