PARTIAL SPECIAL CENSUS – JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CENSUS HOTLINE: (815) 728-0800

A message from the Village of Wonder Lake, IL

This summer, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a Partial Special Census in the Village of Wonder Lake. The Village population has grown due to new construction and the many new residents who have joined the Village through recent annexations. The Special Census process allows our community to get an updated certified population count.  This new documented count is vital in helping the Village to qualify for additional state revenue needed to provide essential local services. These additional funds can help finance road improvements, public works equipment, added police and extra hours for enforcement, purchase police department equipment and other essential services.  The statistics can be used to benefit educational and scholastic programs in the entire Wonder Lake community.

The Partial Special Census area will include the following subdivisions and areas:


Deep Spring Woods Unit 1, Meadows of West Bay, Shore Hills, Wildwood Association, Wonderview Unit I, Woods Creek, Wooded Shores (north end recount) and misc. annexed properties.


You do not need to be a resident of the Village of Wonder Lake to apply. Applicants must be 18 years old. Applications are still being accepted by appointment only. Please call Census Hotline (815) 728-0800 for more information.

Positions available and wages are as follows:

    1. Enumerators (Census Takers)                  $13.50 per hour + mileage
    2. Crew Leader                                               $15.00 per hour + mileage
    3. Clerk                                                            $10.25 per hour

Every Census Bureau worker takes an oath to protect the public’s answers.  If they violate this oath, they will face a maximum of 5 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.  That is the law!  The Census Bureau never releases information that identifies a person or an individual household.  The law and our respect for your privacy means you can trust the Census Bureau, AND the law applies whether or not you’re a U.S. citizen.
When the actual date of the Partial Special Census is known, it will be announced through the Northwest Herald newspaper, Village Newsletter, Special Village Flyers and other subdivision sources as available.

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING CENSUS EMPLOYMENT OR FOR OTHER CENSUS RELATED INFORMATION,  PLEASE CALL  (815) 728-0800.