North Chicago, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of North Chicago, Illinois is 30,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $56,815, the median home value is $147,800, and the median age is 23.6.

The population has declined 6.1% since 2010 (32,635 → 30,639).

30,772

Population

3848

People / sq mi

$56,815

Median Income

$147,800

Median Home Value

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North Chicago covers 8.0 sq mi of land at 3848 people per square mile.

About North Chicago, IL

North Chicago skews on age — the median resident is 23.6, younger than the national median. North Chicago is a city in Illinois with a population of 30,772.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,815, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 17.8%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $147,800, with typical rent around $1,392.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.1%, below the national 35.0%. About 20.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

North Chicago city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of North Chicago city had a population of 32,635 in 2010 and 30,639 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,635 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.41%.

North Chicago city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

30,639

Population (2024)

32,635

Population (2010)

32,635

Peak (2010)

-0.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	32,635	-	-	estimate
2011	29,822	-2,813	-8.62%	estimate
2012	30,126	+304	+1.02%	estimate
2013	30,452	+326	+1.08%	estimate
2014	29,659	-793	-2.60%	estimate
2015	30,060	+401	+1.35%	estimate
2016	29,939	-121	-0.40%	estimate
2017	29,953	+14	+0.05%	estimate
2018	29,763	-190	-0.63%	estimate
2019	29,615	-148	-0.50%	estimate
2020	30,740	+1,125	+3.80%	estimate
2021	30,651	-89	-0.29%	estimate
2022	30,582	-69	-0.23%	estimate
2023	30,558	-24	-0.08%	estimate
2024	30,639	+81	+0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	39.5%
Black or African American	24.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.9%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$56,815

Median Household Income

$24,750

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$147,800

Median Home Value

$1,392

Median Rent

33.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.1%

High School+

19.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

45.3%

Public Transit

20.0%

Work From Home

17.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

47.1%

Foreign Born

63.5%

Non-English at Home

19.3%

Veterans

9.4%

With Disability

86.3%

Health Insurance

93.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	21.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	14.2%
Manufacturing	12.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.6%
Public Administration	7.8%
Retail Trade	5.6%
Construction	4.8%
Information	4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Chicago, Illinois has a population of 30,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in North Chicago, Illinois is $56,815, with 17.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in North Chicago, Illinois is $147,800, with median monthly rent at $1,392 and a homeownership rate of 33.3%.

The median age in North Chicago, Illinois is 23.6 years. The population is 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

The population has declined 6.1% since 2010 (32,635 → 30,639).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.