Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nunda, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Nunda, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nunda, Illinois. The estimated population of Nunda, Illinois is 38,402 people, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look at the total population in Nunda over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,402
+2.14%
+1.65%
2020
37,597
-0.15% -
2019
37,654
-0.14% -
2018
37,705
-0.19% -
2017
37,777
- -

Population of Nunda, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.7%
85.3%
-0.70%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.8%
+62.50%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
9.8%
9.8%
0.00%
Asian
2.3%
1.9%
+21.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.7%
+5.88%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
-75.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Nunda, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 -1.37% 42.9 -0.46% 43.2 -1.82%
2020 43.7 +1.86% 43.1 +3.86% 44 +0.46%
2019 42.9 -0.92% 41.5 -0.24% 43.8 -1.13%
2018 43.3 +1.64% 41.6 +1.46% 44.3 +0.68%
2017 42.6 - 41 - 44 -

The median age of Nunda, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,097 -14.33% 1,916 +15.88% 1,806 2,217
10 to 19 2,886 -8.59% 2,339 +3.67% 2,614 2,391
20 to 29 2,342 -22.81% 2,098 -10.17% 1,830 1,850
30 to 39 2,073 +23.1% 2,117 +12.89% 2,574 2,370
40 to 49 2,812 -7.42% 2,666 -0.89% 2,602 2,639
50 to 59 3,529 -6.87% 3,497 -9.21% 3,282 3,185
60 to 69 2,154 +15.65% 2,167 +18.83% 2,495 2,584
70+ 1,378 +36.78% 1,706 +17.37% 1,945 2,018

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nunda, Illinois is $100,367.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Nunda.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,276.00
  • 45 to 64
    $127,288.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,154.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Nunda, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nunda, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Nunda, Illinois is currently $126,703.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

14.62% of households in Nunda are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Nunda against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nunda is $48,618.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Nunda by the total population of Nunda.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Nunda, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Nunda to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Nunda that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Nunda over the age of 16 is 31,335.

Of those people, a total of 69.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Nunda is 65.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,961 40.80% 16.60%
20 to 24 years 1,574 87.20% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 2,106 88.60% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 2,310 89.40% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 5,405 89.80% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 5,460 90.70% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 3,477 78.50% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 2,634 65.90% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 4,176 29.90% 15.80%
75 years and over 2,232 6.50% 2.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nunda. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 28,683 69.40% 5.40%
Black or African American 331 60.70% 8.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 818 70.40% 8.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 289 82.70% 5.90%
Two or more races 1,211 69.40% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,948 78.80% 10.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,752 68.40% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Nunda as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Nunda is 20,595, with median earnings of $53,050.00.

Women in Nunda, Illinois earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,595 $53,050.00
Male 11,155 $63,242.00
Female 9,440 $42,890.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,829 $79,980.00
Business and Financial 1,458 $62,857.00
Computer and Mathematical 688 $105,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 698 $100,746.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 357 $36,466.00
Community and Social Service 181 $42,917.00
Legal 169 $57,669.00
Educational and Library 1,645 $50,234.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 358 $28,534.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,257 $70,306.00
Healthcare Support 402 $21,293.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 272 $93,493.00
Law Enforcement 102 $110,266.00
Food Preparation and Serving 769 $15,284.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 357 $40,417.00
Personal Care and Service 465 $20,886.00
Sales 2,465 $46,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,230 $42,576.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $40,893.00
Construction and Extraction 1,221 $44,542.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 701 $60,938.00
Production 996 $41,310.00
Transportation and Material Moving 518 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,528 $89,224.00 1,301 $73,212.00
Business and Financial 852 $62,263.00 606 $64,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 591 $106,472.00 97 $100,859.00
Architecture and Engineering 536 $101,250.00 162 $64,824.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $66,618.00 263 $35,930.00
Community and Social Service 38 $73,214.00 143 $41,250.00
Legal 107 $58,615.00 62 $47,813.00
Educational and Library 373 $64,821.00 1,272 $45,571.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 161 $35,750.00 197 $22,316.00
Healthcare Practitioners 381 $106,940.00 876 $64,338.00
Healthcare Support 73 $37,898.00 329 $20,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 272 $93,493.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $110,213.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 284 $14,375.00 485 $15,511.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 282 $45,221.00 75 $6,836.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $20,444.00 346 $21,458.00
Sales 1,376 $75,326.00 1,089 $14,213.00
Office and Administrative Support 515 $51,627.00 1,715 $41,785.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $40,893.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,172 $44,833.00 49 $41,705.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 689 $59,464.00 12 $0.00
Production 804 $43,864.00 192 $18,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 440 $38,500.00 78 $14,516.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,517 households in Nunda, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,528 families in Nunda with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,029 405 1,094 3,989
Average Household Size 3.19 2.73 2.77 1.28
Total Families 9,029 405 1,094 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.35 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 10,528 families in Nunda, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nunda:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,217 housing units in Nunda, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,517 95.40%
Vacant 700 4.60%

17.95% of the total 15,217 housing units in Nunda are rental units. This is approximately 2,732 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,609 are occupied by the owner - or 76.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nunda is $1,557.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nunda that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    176
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    431
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    777
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,159
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    139
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    16
  • $3,000 or more
    185

Property Value

The median value of a property in Nunda is $251,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Nunda that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    194
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    253
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,107
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,157
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,756
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,224
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    836
  • $1,000,000 or more
    82

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Nunda. The chart below shows the number of properties in Nunda that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    778
  • 1940 to 1949
    355
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,212
  • 1960 to 1969
    849
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,176
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,644
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,716
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,756
  • 2010 to 2013
    670
  • 2014 or later
    61

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Nunda that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    432
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,541
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,957
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,587

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Nunda get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Nunda that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nunda.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    253
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,745
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,177
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,162
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,916
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    862
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,017
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    631
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    822
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,429
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,983
  • 90 or more minutes
    646

Summary

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