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Compare Des Plaines to Waukegan

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Des Plaines (city) Waukegan (city)
Population 58,805 87,999
Income (median) $51,285 $31,937
Home Value (median) $242,600 $120,300
White 75% 58%
Black 2% 17%
Asian 13% 5%
With Kids 28% 43%
Age (median) 43 31
Rentals 23% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Waukegan?
A: Des Plaines has a smaller population count than Waukegan: 58805 compared with 87999 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Plaines or in Waukegan?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Des Plaines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Plaines or Waukegan?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Des Plaines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Waukegan does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 53% for Waukegan.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Plaines may include: Elk-Grove-Village, Bloomingdale, and Lombard.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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