State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,074.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.72%
Growth Since 2010
-4.93%
World Population Review
Waukegan, Illinois Population 2021
86,452
Waukegan is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Waukegan has a 2020 population of 86,452. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Waukegan is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,936 in 2010. Waukegan reached it's highest population of 90,936 in 2010.
The average household income in Waukegan is $57,743 with a poverty rate of 18.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $919 per month, and the median house value is $120,200. The median age in Waukegan is 32.1 years, 32.1 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
Waukegan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukegan was:
- White: 49.39%
- Other race: 23.94%
- Black or African American: 19.68%
- Two or more races: 3.74%
- Asian: 2.71%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Waukegan, Illinois is 86,452 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 88,345.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 90,936.
Waukegan, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,013 | 49.39% |
| Some Other Race | 21,335 | 23.94% |
| Black or African American | 17,534 | 19.68% |
| Two or More Races | 3,330 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 2,418 | 2.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 448 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.04% |
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Waukegan Population by Race
Waukegan Population Pyramid $2021
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Waukegan Population by Age
Waukegan Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,677 | 2.93 | 45.9 |
| Married | 12,085 | 3.88 | 64 |
| Non Family | 9,692 | 1.21 | 33.6 |
| Female | 5,572 | 3.54 | 29.8 |
| Male | 2,328 | 3.67 | 41.1 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
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Waukegan Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,061 | 16.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,064 | 11.35% |
| High School Graduate | 17,990 | 33.66% |
| Some College | 10,442 | 19.54% |
| Associates Degree | 3,387 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,608 | 8.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,889 | 3.53% |
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Waukegan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waukegan Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27,788 | 15,600 | 1,268 |
| White | 11,964 | 10,882 | 3,113 |
| Other Race | 11,618 | 6,092 | 404 |
| Black | 11,061 | 9,461 | 1,367 |
| Asian | 1,841 | 1,649 | 555 |
| 2+ Races | 1,149 | 998 | 212 |
| Native American | 239 | 137 | 32 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 4 |
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 30.15%.
Waukegan Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,795
Average Earnings
$31,440
Average Male
$25,183
Average Female
Waukegan Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waukegan Language by Age
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Waukegan Language
44.23% of Waukegan residents speak only English, while 55.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.40% of the population.
Waukegan Language
Waukegan Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52,262 | 9,490 | 18.16% |
| Black | 16,965 | 4,447 | 26.21% |
| Other | 21,162 | 3,548 | 16.77% |
| White | 13,553 | 1,829 | 13.50% |
| Multiple | 3,297 | 438 | 13.28% |
| Asian | 2,362 | 248 | 10.50% |
| Native | 448 | 59 | 13.17% |
| Islander | 36 | 21 | 58.33% |
18.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.79%
Male Poverty Rate
20.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waukegan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Islander, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Asian, with 10.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.40%.
Waukegan Poverty
Waukegan Poverty Rate by Education
Waukegan Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Waukegan Married by Age and Sex
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Waukegan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Waukegan Marital Status by Race
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Waukegan Marital Status
Waukegan Veterans by War
Waukegan Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,902 | 5.98% |
| Black | 959 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 446 | 1.31% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 6.30% |
| Other Race | 74 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 72 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.13% |
Waukegan Veterans by Race
Waukegan Veterans by Education
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7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waukegan Veterans by Education
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68.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Waukegan Employment by Age
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Waukegan Employment by Race
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Waukegan 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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69.86%
Native Born
30.14%
Foreign Born
20.68%
Non Citizen
9.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.86% of Waukegan residents were born in the United States, with 55.43% having been born in Illinois. 20.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Waukegan Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86,452 | -631 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 87,083 | -631 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 87,714 | -631 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 88,345 | -954 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 89,299 | -549 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 89,848 | -226 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 90,074 | -444 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 90,518 | -109 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 90,627 | 82 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 90,545 | -209 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 90,754 | -182 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 90,936 | 0.00% |