Waukegan, Illinois Population 2022
Waukegan is a city located in Lake County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Lake County. With a 2020 population of 89,369, it is the 10th largest city in Illinois and the 409th largest city in the United States. Waukegan is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,321 in 2020. Spanning over 24 miles, Waukegan has a population density of 3,684 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waukegan is $65,366 with a poverty rate of 15.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $976 per month, and the median house value is $140,300. The median age in Waukegan is 32.3 years, 31.8 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
Waukegan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukeganwas:
- White: 42.25%
- Other race: 23.82%
- Black or African American: 19.96%
- Two or more races: 7.12%
- Asian: 6.14%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,825 | 42.25% |
| Black or African American | 17,393 | 19.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 575 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 5,354 | 6.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 20,759 | 23.82% |
| Two or More Races | 6,203 | 7.12% |
Waukegan Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,822 | 2.85 | 48.1 |
| Married | 13,153 | 3.69 | 64.6 |
| Male | 1,909 | 3.38 | 46.5 |
| Female | 5,202 | 3.57 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 9,558 | 1.19 | 33.8 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,891 | 12.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,245 | 9.74% |
| High School Graduate | 16,442 | 30.54% |
| Some College | 10,747 | 19.96% |
| Associates Degree | 3,822 | 7.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,168 | 13.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,517 | 6.53% |
Waukegan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,054 | 3,863 | 2,547 |
| White | 13,128 | 12,140 | 4,602 |
| Black | 11,174 | 9,950 | 1,528 |
| Native American | 333 | 251 | 44 |
| Other Race | 11,755 | 6,663 | 1,011 |
| 2+ Races | 3,116 | 2,284 | 241 |
| Hispanic | 24,319 | 14,671 | 1,710 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.83%.
$32,109
Average Earnings
$36,340
Average Male
$27,286
Average Female
Waukegan Language by Age
Waukegan Language
48.41% of Waukegan residents speak only English, while 51.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.16% of the population.
Waukegan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 48 | 48 | 100.00% |
| Native | 575 | 121 | 21.04% |
| Black | 16,673 | 3,417 | 20.49% |
| Hispanic | 44,956 | 7,269 | 16.17% |
| Multiple | 6,122 | 689 | 11.25% |
| White | 15,943 | 1,621 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 5,298 | 275 | 5.19% |
| Other | 3,208 | NaN% |
15.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waukegan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.60%.
Waukegan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Waukegan Married by Age and Sex
Waukegan 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.
Waukegan Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,793 | 6.65% |
| Black | 832 | 6.26% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 385 | 8.61% |
| Other Race | 124 | 0.87% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 437 | 1.46% |
Waukegan Veterans by Education
6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
54.85%
Born in Waukegan
70.73%
Native Born
29.27%
Foreign Born
18.42%
Non Citizen
10.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
70.73% of Waukegan residents were born in the United States, with 54.85% having been born in Illinois. 18.42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,433 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 4,507 | 1,074 | 2.76% |
| 1880 | 4,012 | -495 | -1.16% |
| 1890 | 4,915 | 903 | 2.05% |
| 1900 | 9,426 | 4,511 | 6.73% |
| 1910 | 16,069 | 6,643 | 5.48% |
| 1920 | 19,226 | 3,157 | 1.81% |
| 1930 | 33,499 | 14,273 | 5.71% |
| 1940 | 34,241 | 742 | 0.22% |
| 1950 | 38,946 | 4,705 | 1.30% |
| 1960 | 55,719 | 16,773 | 3.65% |
| 1970 | 65,134 | 9,415 | 1.57% |
| 1980 | 67,653 | 2,519 | 0.38% |
| 1990 | 69,392 | 1,739 | 0.25% |
| 2000 | 87,901 | 18,509 | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 89,078 | 1,177 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 89,102 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 89,126 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 89,150 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 89,174 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 89,198 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 89,222 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 89,246 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 89,270 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 89,294 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 89,321 | 27 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 89,345 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 89,369 | 24 | 0.03% |