North Chicago, Illinois Population 2023

29,822

North Chicago is a city located in Lake County Illinois. North Chicago has a 2023 population of 29,822. North Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,133 in 2020.

The average household income in North Chicago is $60,580 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in North Chicago is 23.7 years, 23.1 years for males, and 25.1 years for females.

North Chicago Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Chicago was:

  • White: 42.62%
  • Black or African American: 25.84%
  • Other race: 12.96%
  • Two or more races: 11.74%
  • Asian: 5.65%
  • Native American: 1.06%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
Land Area (mi²)
8.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,730.80/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.34% (-103)
Growth Since 2020
-1.03% (-311)
The current population of North Chicago, Illinois is 29,822 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 30,133.

North Chicago, Illinois Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

North Chicago Population by Race

North Chicago Population Pyramid 2023

North Chicago Median Age

23.7

Total

23.1

Male

25.1

Female

North Chicago Adults

There are 24,974 adults, (1,920 of whom are seniors) in North Chicago.

North Chicago Age Dependency

32.8

Age Dependency Ratio

8.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.5

Child Dependency Ratio

North Chicago Sex Ratio

Female12,21139.88%
Male18,40860.12%

North Chicago Population by Age

North Chicago Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.51

Average Family Size

2.61

Average Household Size

33.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

North Chicago Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

North Chicago Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

North Chicago Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.92%.

North Chicago Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$30,143

Average Earnings

$31,749

Average Male

$26,462

Average Female

North Chicago Earnings by Educational Attainment

North Chicago Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

North Chicago Language

67.49% of North Chicago residents speak only English, while 32.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.38% of the population.

North Chicago Language

North Chicago Poverty by Race

rate

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21.39%

Overall Poverty Rate

17.99%

Male Poverty Rate

24.86%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in North Chicago

The race most likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Black, with 31.69% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Native, with 1.71% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.76%.

North Chicago Poverty

rate

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North Chicago Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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North Chicago Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

North Chicago Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

North Chicago Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

29.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

27.3%

Male Marriage Rate

33.1%

Female Marriage Rate

North Chicago Married by Age and Sex

male

female

North Chicago Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

North Chicago Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

North Chicago Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

2,949

Number of Veterans

2,226

Male Veterans

723

Female Veterans

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North Chicago Veterans by War

count

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North Chicago Veterans by Age

count

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North Chicago Veterans by Race

North Chicago Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

13.39%

Veteran Poverty Rate

22.31%

Veteran Disability Rate

North Chicago Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

76.2%

Labor Force Participation

40.2%

Employment Rate

9%

Unemployment Rate

North Chicago Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

North Chicago Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

North Chicago Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

35.61%

Born in North Chicago

84.99%

Native Born

16.98%

Foreign Born

9.91%

Non Citizen

7.07%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

84.99% of North Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 35.61% having been born in Illinois. 9.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

North Chicago Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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North Chicago Population by Year