Mundelein Population 2026
Mundelein has a population of 31,582, making it the #1461 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 279× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,582
Rank in United States
#1461
Coordinates
42.26°N, 88.00°W
~224 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
998 km
620 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Mundelein
- Gurnee31,056 people · ~15 km away
- North Chicago29,491 people · ~15 km away
- Waukegan88,475 people · ~17 km away
- Highland Park29,743 people · ~19 km away
- Arlington Heights75,926 people · ~20 km away
- McHenry26,657 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mundelein?
Mundelein has a population of 31,582 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1461 biggest city in United States.
What state is Mundelein in?
Mundelein is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Mundelein the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 998 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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