Waukegan, Illinois Population 2022
Waukegan is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Waukegan has a 2020 population of 84,260. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Waukegan is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -5.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,167 in 2010.
The average household income in Waukegan is $65,366 with a poverty rate of 17.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $960 per month, and the median house value is $132,200. 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: 51.00%
- Other race: 21.89%
- Black or African American: 17.39%
- Asian: 5.21%
- Two or more races: 3.90%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,518 | 51.00% |
| Some Other Race | 19,109 | 21.89% |
| Black or African American | 15,182 | 17.39% |
| Asian | 4,549 | 5.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3,407 | 3.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 507 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
Waukegan Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,441 | 2.89 | 46.5 |
| Married | 12,500 | 3.78 | 63.9 |
| Non Family | 9,514 | 1.21 | 33.9 |
| Female | 5,212 | 3.54 | 29.8 |
| Male | 2,215 | 3.61 | 41.8 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,797 | 14.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,300 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 16,868 | 31.94% |
| Some College | 10,241 | 19.39% |
| Associates Degree | 3,413 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,047 | 11.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,148 | 5.96% |
Waukegan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,547 | 14,930 | 1,345 |
| White | 13,200 | 12,266 | 4,269 |
| Other Race | 10,488 | 5,764 | 441 |
| Black | 9,856 | 8,534 | 1,548 |
| Asian | 3,278 | 3,093 | 1,778 |
| 2+ Races | 1,192 | 1,014 | 203 |
| Native American | 299 | 240 | 55 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,593
Average Earnings
$33,181
Average Male
$26,239
Average Female
Waukegan Language by Age
Waukegan Language
45.49% of Waukegan residents speak only English, while 54.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.83% of the population.
Waukegan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48,081 | 8,676 | 18.04% |
| Black | 14,614 | 3,581 | 24.50% |
| Other | 2,912 | NaN% | |
| White | 15,983 | 1,933 | 12.09% |
| Multiple | 3,374 | 575 | 17.04% |
| Asian | 4,493 | 309 | 6.88% |
| Native | 507 | 59 | 11.64% |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
17.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.55%
Male Poverty Rate
19.61%
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 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.04%.
Waukegan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Waukegan Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,901 | 5.92% |
| Black | 907 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 473 | 1.52% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 81 | 2.20% |
| Other Race | 74 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.06% |
Waukegan Veterans by Education
7.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
54.24%
Born in Waukegan
69.53%
Native Born
30.47%
Foreign Born
20.42%
Non Citizen
10.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.53% of Waukegan residents were born in the United States, with 54.24% having been born in Illinois. 20.42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84,260 | -605 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 84,865 | -605 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 85,470 | -605 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 86,075 | -605 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 86,680 | -935 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 87,615 | -542 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 88,157 | -212 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 88,369 | -422 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 88,791 | -106 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 88,897 | 98 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 88,799 | -199 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 88,998 | -169 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 89,167 | 1,266 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 87,901 | 18,509 | 2.39% |
| 1990 | 69,392 | 1,739 | 0.25% |
| 1980 | 67,653 | 2,519 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 65,134 | 9,415 | 1.57% |
| 1960 | 55,719 | 16,773 | 3.65% |
| 1950 | 38,946 | 4,705 | 1.30% |
| 1940 | 34,241 | 742 | 0.22% |
| 1930 | 33,499 | 14,273 | 5.71% |
| 1920 | 19,226 | 3,157 | 1.81% |
| 1910 | 16,069 | 6,643 | 5.48% |
| 1900 | 9,426 | 4,511 | 6.73% |
| 1890 | 4,915 | 903 | 2.05% |
| 1880 | 4,012 | -495 | -1.16% |
| 1870 | 4,507 | 1,074 | 2.76% |
| 1860 | 3,433 | 0.00% |