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Compare North Chicago to Waukegan

This post compares North Chicago, 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 North Chicago (city) Waukegan (city)
Population 30,013 87,999
Income (median) $24,317 $31,937
Home Value (median) $104,600 $120,300
White 54% 58%
Black 27% 17%
Asian 4% 5%
With Kids 37% 43%
Age (median) 24 31
Rentals 65% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, North Chicago or Waukegan?
A: North Chicago has a much smaller population count than Waukegan: 30013 compared with 87999 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in North Chicago or in Waukegan?
A: Incomes are on average lower in North Chicago.

Q: Are homes more expensive in North Chicago or Waukegan?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in North Chicago.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: North Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 65% for North Chicago versus 53% for Waukegan.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to North Chicago may include: Waukegan, DeKalb, and Carbondale.

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

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