Mundelein, IL Demographics

A map of Mundelein's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,492	16,431	48.5%	52.1%
Hispanic	11,037	10,092	34.6%	32.0%
Asian	3,228	3,492	10.1%	11.1%
Black	984	601	3.1%	1.9%
Multiracial	978	836	3.1%	2.6%
Native American/Other	196	108	0.6%	0.3%

Mundelein, Illinois has an estimated population of 31,915, a slight increase from the 31,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 34.6% Hispanic, 10.1% Asian, 3.1% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mundelein, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mundelein has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mundelein, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mundelein is ranked the 60th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mundelein was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mundelein's White Population

15,492 residents of Mundelein, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mundelein is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Mundelein ranks 1345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Mundelein's population has decreased from 52.1% to 48.5%.

Mundelein is more White than neighboring Indian Creek (48.3% White). Mundelein is less White than neighboring Libertyville (80.7% White), Vernon Hills (57.9% White), Hawthorn Woods (76.5% White), and Long Grove (75.6% White).

Mundelein's Black Population

984 residents of Mundelein, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mundelein is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Mundelein ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.7%. Black residents' share of Mundelein's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

Mundelein is more Black than neighboring Libertyville (1% Black), Indian Creek (2.1% Black), Vernon Hills (1.9% Black), and Hawthorn Woods (1.2% Black).

Mundelein's Asian Population

3,228 residents of Mundelein, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mundelein is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Mundelein ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Asian residents' share of Mundelein's population has decreased from 11.1% to 10.1%.

Mundelein is more Asian than neighboring Libertyville (4.7% Asian). Mundelein is less Asian than neighboring Indian Creek (44.4% Asian), Vernon Hills (24.6% Asian), Hawthorn Woods (16% Asian), and Long Grove (12.3% Asian).

Mundelein's Hispanic Population

11,037 residents of Mundelein, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mundelein is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mundelein ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Mundelein's population has increased from 32.0% to 34.6%.

Mundelein is more Hispanic than neighboring Libertyville (8.7% Hispanic), Indian Creek (1.1% Hispanic), Vernon Hills (11.5% Hispanic), Hawthorn Woods (2.3% Hispanic), and Long Grove (4% Hispanic).

Mundelein's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Mundelein, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mundelein is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mundelein ranks 815th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mundelein's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mundelein is more Native American/Other than neighboring Libertyville (0.4% Native American/Other), Vernon Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Hawthorn Woods (0% Native American/Other), and Long Grove (0.1% Native American/Other). Mundelein is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Creek (3.4% Native American/Other).

Mundelein's Multiracial Population

978 residents of Mundelein, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mundelein is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mundelein ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mundelein's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mundelein's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Mundelein is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Creek (0.7% Multiracial). Mundelein is less Multiracial than neighboring Libertyville (4.6% Multiracial), Vernon Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Hawthorn Woods (4.1% Multiracial), and Long Grove (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.