North Chicago, Illinois Population 2022
North Chicago is a city located in Lake County Illinois. North Chicago has a 2020 population of 30,395. North Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.60% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,759 in 2010.
The average household income in North Chicago is $57,110 with a poverty rate of 20.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,250 per month, and the median house value is $107,900. 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 Chicagowas:
- White: 43.74%
- Black or African American: 26.46%
- Other race: 14.02%
- Two or more races: 8.86%
- Asian: 5.87%
- Native American: 0.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.39%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,109 | 43.74% |
| Black or African American | 7,930 | 26.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 196 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 1,758 | 5.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 4,202 | 14.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2,655 | 8.86% |
North Chicago Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,694 | 2.55 | 34.8 |
| Married | 2,832 | 3.61 | 45 |
| Male | 445 | 3.53 | 58.7 |
| Female | 1,136 | 3.31 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 3,281 | 1.24 | 26.2 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,452 | 10.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,151 | 8.21% |
| High School Graduate | 3,813 | 27.20% |
| Some College | 3,495 | 24.93% |
| Associates Degree | 958 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,071 | 14.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,080 | 7.70% |
North Chicago Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 944 | 930 | 726 |
| White | 3,685 | 3,560 | 1,300 |
| Black | 4,506 | 3,873 | 742 |
| 2+ Races | 1,118 | 800 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 4,593 | 2,789 | 330 |
| Other Race | 2,145 | 1,127 | 76 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | |
| Native American | 31 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.91%.
$28,957
Average Earnings
$31,019
Average Male
$24,948
Average Female
North Chicago Language by Age
North Chicago Language
68.01% of North Chicago residents speak only English, while 31.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.04% of the population.
North Chicago Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,335 | 1,668 | 26.33% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 281 | 26.29% |
| White | 3,590 | 726 | 20.22% |
| Other | 717 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 8,163 | 1,299 | 15.91% |
| Multiple | 1,925 | 281 | 14.60% |
20.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.72%
Male Poverty Rate
23.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in North Chicago
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Black, with 26.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Chicago is Multiple, with 14.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.88%.
North Chicago Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
North Chicago Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,423 | 23.54% |
| Black | 1,066 | 20.55% |
| Asian | 224 | 19.74% |
| Other Race | 22 | 0.82% |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 9.82% |
| Hispanic | 591 | 9.86% |
North Chicago Veterans by Education
11.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
76.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
34.31%
Born in North Chicago
83.74%
Native Born
16.26%
Foreign Born
9.35%
Non Citizen
6.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.74% of North Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 34.31% having been born in Illinois. 9.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,306 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 5,839 | 2,533 | 5.85% |
| 1930 | 8,466 | 2,627 | 3.78% |
| 1940 | 8,465 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 1950 | 8,628 | 163 | 0.19% |
| 1960 | 22,938 | 14,310 | 10.27% |
| 1970 | 47,275 | 24,337 | 7.50% |
| 1980 | 38,774 | -8,501 | -1.96% |
| 1990 | 34,978 | -3,796 | -1.03% |
| 2000 | 35,918 | 940 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 32,574 | -3,344 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 32,392 | -182 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 32,210 | -182 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 32,028 | -182 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 31,846 | -182 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 31,664 | -182 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 31,482 | -182 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 31,300 | -182 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 31,118 | -182 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 30,936 | -182 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 30,759 | -177 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 30,577 | -182 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 30,395 | -182 | -0.60% |