Waukegan, IL Demographics
What is the population of Waukegan?
There are 89,435 residents in Waukegan, with a median age of 34.5. Of this, 50.37% are males and 49.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.14% of the resident pool in Waukegan, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.76%. Additionally, 18.1% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 74,944 people in Waukegan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 89,435 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 45,050 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 44,385 | 0.2% |
Male Population 50.37%
Female Population 49.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.5 | 0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 60,942 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,309 | -2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 16,184 | -0.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 68.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.76%
Not Citizen 18.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 661 | 7.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,136 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,185 | -9.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,831 | 3.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 74,944 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 10.29%
Moved from Same State 2.46%
Moved from Different State 2.06%
Same House as Last Year 84.44%
What are the employment statistics in Waukegan?
White-collar workers make up 67.82% of the working population in Waukegan, while blue-collar employees account for 32.18%. There are also 2,462 entrepreneurs in Waukegan (5.61% of the workforce); 32,808 workers employed in private companies (74.79%); and 5,804 people working in governmental institutions (13.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,751 | -0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 14,118 | -1.5% |
White Collar 67.82%
Blue Collar 32.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,462 | 10.5% |
| Private Companies | 32,808 | -2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,804 | 2.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,795 | 0.0% |
Self Employees 5.61%
Private Companies 74.79%
Governmental Workers 13.23%
Not for Profit Companies 6.37%
How many households are there in Waukegan?
There are a total of 31,195 households in Waukegan, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.2% of these Waukegan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.8%. Additionally, 35.26% of households have children and 64.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 31,195 | 2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 20,964 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,231 | 5.4% |
Family Households 67.2%
Non-Family Households 32.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,998 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 20,197 | 5.6% |
Households with Children 35.26%
Households without Children 64.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Waukegan?
The average annual household income in Waukegan is $83,964, while the median household income sits at $66,077 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,869, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $77,862. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,707 and $53,046, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,964 | 10.0% |
| Median Household Income | $66,077 | 12.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 74,099 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Waukegan?
There are 32,906 housing units in Waukegan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 31,195 occupied housing units in Waukegan, 48.88% are owner-occupied, while 51.12% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.72% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $168,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,136 per month in Waukegan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,906 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,824 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,893 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,820 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,616 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,238 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,141 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,990 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,896 | 9.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 488 | 9.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,195 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,249 | 3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $15,946 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 48.88%
Renter Occupied 51.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,649 | -3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,600 | 12.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $168,000 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $158,500 | 12.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,136 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 56.72%
Without Mortgage 43.28%
What is the level of education in Waukegan?
Approximately 42.73% of the population in Waukegan holds a high school degree (that's 28,681 residents), while 21% have attained a college certificate (14,551 locals) and 12.99% have a bachelor's degree (8,717 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,413 | -2.5% |
| Some High School | 28,681 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 14,551 | -3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 3,920 | -10.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,717 | 8.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,291 | 14.4% |
No High School 11.05%
Some High School 42.73%
Some College 21%
Associate Degree 5.84%
Bachelor's Degree 12.99%
Graduate Degree 6.39%
What is the marital status of Waukegan residents?
A total of 29,635 people in Waukegan have never been married (which represents 41.47% of the total population), while 31,613 of them are wedded (44.24%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,160 (1.62%) and 7,174 (10.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 29,635 | 0.2% |
| Married | 31,613 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1,160 | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3,031 | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 7,174 | 7,174.0% |
Never Married 41.47%
Married 44.24%
Separated 1.62%
Widowed 4.24%
Divorced 10.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Waukegan?
The top three means of transportation people in Waukegan use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 37,905 residents commute by car, 653 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 401 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,905 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 653 | -19.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 93 | N/A |
| Railroad | 238 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 109 | 202.8% |
| TaxiCab | 312 | -5.5% |
| Walk | 401 | 11.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Waukegan by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.