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North Chicago School District 187
North Chicago School District 187 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 27,939. The median household income is $55,875 and the median age is 23.2.
27,939
Population
3497
People / sq mi
$55,875
Median Income
23.2
Median Age
North Chicago School District 187 covers 8 sq mi of land at 3496.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,875
Median Household Income
$23,380
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$152,500
Median Home Value
$1,369
Median Rent
33.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.1%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Chicago School District 187 serves a community with a population of 27,939 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in North Chicago School District 187 is $55,875, with a per capita income of $23,380. The poverty rate is 22.2%.
North Chicago School District 187 is 32.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 24.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In North Chicago School District 187, 80.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in North Chicago School District 187 is $152,500, with a median rent of $1,369. The homeownership rate is 33.2%.
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Data for North Chicago School District 187 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1700110).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.