Waukegan, IL Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84,254 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3436.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,235 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Waukegan has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,221 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,789 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,159 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.0% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 12:00 PM – 03:59 PM .
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.2 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Waukegan has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Waukegan has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |