State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,667.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.50%
Growth Since 2010
-9.99%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
North Chicago, Illinois Population 2021
29,319
North Chicago is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 29,319, it is the 67th largest city in Illinois and the 1317th largest city in the United States . North Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -9.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,574 in 2010. North Chicago reached it's highest population of 47,275 in 1970. Spanning over 8 miles, North Chicago has a population density of 3,668 people per square mile.
The average household income in North Chicago is $57,110 with a poverty rate of 21.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,193 per month, and the median house value is $108,100. The median age in North Chicago is 24.1 years, 23.5 years for males, and 25.6 years for females.
North Chicago Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Chicago was:
- White: 49.16%
- Black or African American: 27.54%
- Other race: 12.02%
- Two or more races: 5.50%
- Asian: 5.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.12%
The current population of North Chicago, Illinois is 29,319 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 29,763.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 32,574.
North Chicago, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,735 | 49.16% |
| Black or African American | 8,254 | 27.54% |
| Some Other Race | 3,604 | 12.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1,649 | 5.50% |
| Asian | 1,606 | 5.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.12% |
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North Chicago Population by Race
North Chicago Population Pyramid $2021
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North Chicago Population by Age
North Chicago Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,310 | 2.71 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 2,963 | 1.28 | 24.8 |
| Married | 2,676 | 3.64 | 41.6 |
| Female | 1,225 | 3.58 | 26.4 |
| Male | 446 | 4.19 | 41.7 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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North Chicago Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,681 | 11.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,161 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,010 | 28.22% |
| Some College | 3,444 | 24.24% |
| Associates Degree | 788 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,152 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 974 | 6.85% |
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North Chicago Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
North Chicago Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,626 | 3,987 | 754 |
| Hispanic | 4,539 | 2,548 | 341 |
| White | 3,790 | 3,630 | 1,262 |
| Other Race | 1,987 | 972 | 84 |
| Asian | 921 | 902 | 748 |
| 2+ Races | 486 | 422 | 63 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | |
| Native American | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.22%.
North Chicago Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,424
Average Earnings
$29,793
Average Male
$25,227
Average Female
North Chicago Earnings by Educational Attainment
North Chicago Language by Age
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North Chicago Language
67.61% of North Chicago residents speak only English, while 32.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.21% of the population.
North Chicago Language
North Chicago Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,862 | 1,795 | 22.83% |
| Black | 6,575 | 1,391 | 21.16% |
| White | 3,821 | 673 | 17.61% |
| Other | 3,444 | 665 | 19.31% |
| Asian | 1,011 | 322 | 31.85% |
| Multiple | 1,023 | 50 | 4.89% |
21.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.49%
Male Poverty Rate
22.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in North Chicago
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Asian, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Multiple, with 4.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.67%.
North Chicago Poverty
North Chicago Poverty Rate by Education
North Chicago Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
North Chicago Married by Age and Sex
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North Chicago Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
North Chicago Marital Status by Race
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North Chicago Marital Status
North Chicago Veterans by War
North Chicago Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,485 | 21.93% |
| Black | 922 | 17.10% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 8.70% |
| Asian | 185 | 16.56% |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 14.58% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.53% |
North Chicago Veterans by Race
North Chicago Veterans by Education
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8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
North Chicago Veterans by Education
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77.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
North Chicago Employment by Age
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North Chicago Employment by Race
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North Chicago Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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83.20%
Native Born
16.80%
Foreign Born
10.69%
Non Citizen
6.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.20% of North Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 34.55% having been born in Illinois. 10.69% 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
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,319 | -148 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 29,467 | -148 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 29,615 | -148 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 29,763 | -190 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 29,953 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 29,939 | -121 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 30,060 | 401 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 29,659 | -793 | -2.60% |
| 2013 | 30,452 | 326 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 30,126 | 304 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 29,822 | -2,813 | -8.62% |
| 2010 | 32,635 | -3,283 | -0.95% |
| 2000 | 35,918 | 940 | 0.27% |
| 1990 | 34,978 | -3,796 | -1.03% |
| 1980 | 38,774 | -8,501 | -1.96% |
| 1970 | 47,275 | 24,337 | 7.50% |
| 1960 | 22,938 | 14,310 | 10.27% |
| 1950 | 8,628 | 163 | 0.19% |
| 1940 | 8,465 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 1930 | 8,466 | 2,627 | 3.78% |
| 1920 | 5,839 | 2,533 | 5.85% |
| 1910 | 3,306 | 0.00% |