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Population Review

Waukegan city, IL — Population & Demographics

Waukegan city, IL has a population of 88,919. The median household income is $70,578 and the median age is 34.6.

88,919

Population

$70,578

Median Income

$177,600

Median Home Value

34.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White33.0%
Black or African American16.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,578

Median Household Income

$31,667

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$177,600

Median Home Value

$1,163

Median Rent

50.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.5%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

6.7%

Work From Home

26.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Waukegan city, IL has a population of 88,919 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Waukegan city, IL is $70,578, with 10.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Waukegan city, IL is $177,600, with median rent at $1,163.

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