Waukegan is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Waukegan has a 2024 population of 87,149. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Waukegan is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Waukegan is $89,220 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Waukegan is 34.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukegan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,346 | 33% |
| Two or more races | 19,582 | 22.02% |
| Other race | 18,634 | 20.96% |
| Black or African American | 14,332 | 16.12% |
| Asian | 5,436 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 1,560 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,406 | 2.77 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 12,613 | 3.62 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 10,570 | 1.17 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 5,840 | 3.55 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 2,383 | 3.5 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,719 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 3,353 | 5.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,248 | 14.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,924 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 17,360 | 30% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,899 | 13.65% |
| Some College | 11,362 | 19.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,442 | 18,117 | 2,683 |
| White | 13,205 | 12,328 | 4,767 |
| 2+ Races | 11,670 | 7,222 | 983 |
| Other Race | 11,527 | 7,070 | 1,234 |
| Black | 9,888 | 8,902 | 1,628 |
| Asian | 4,164 | 3,992 | 2,780 |
| Native American | 1,045 | 558 | 71 |
| Islander | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,626 | $64,734 | $53,220 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,116 | $72,426 | $76,893 |
| High School Graduate | $39,411 | $44,700 | $34,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,631 | $40,152 | $24,410 |
| Overall | $41,744 | $47,333 | $37,030 |
| Some College | $40,687 | $46,368 | $37,740 |
$41,744
Average Earnings
$47,333
Average Male
$37,030
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.92% of Waukegan residents speak only English, while 55.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50,430 | 8,458 | 16.77% |
| Multiple | 19,452 | 2,874 | 14.77% |
| Other | 18,563 | 2,548 | 13.73% |
| Black | 13,830 | 2,471 | 17.87% |
| White | 15,500 | 1,734 | 11.19% |
| Native | 1,529 | 253 | 16.55% |
| Asian | 5,418 | 244 | 4.5% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.44%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Black, with 17.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukegan is Asian, with 4.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.61% |
| High School | 12.81% |
| Some College | 10.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.41% |
| Female Employed | 8.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,532 | $103,410 |
| Households | $70,578 | $89,220 |
| Married Families | $101,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,631 | $52,351 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,904
Number of Veterans
2,633
Male Veterans
271
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 820 |
| First Gulf War | 807 |
| Second Gulf War | 636 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 887 |
| 55 to 64 | 677 |
| 65 to 74 | 668 |
| 75+ | 438 |
| 18 to 34 | 234 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 6.92% |
| Hispanic | 659 | 1.84% |
| Black | 607 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 363 | 8.28% |
| Other Race | 222 | 1.59% |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.57%
Born in Waukegan
68.82%
Native Born
31.18%
Foreign Born
19.31%
Non Citizen
11.87%
Naturalized
68.82% of Waukegan residents were born in the United States, with 52.57% having been born in Illinois. 19.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84,688 | -492 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 85,180 | -492 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 85,672 | -493 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 86,165 | -492 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 86,657 | -492 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 87,149 | -493 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 87,642 | -431 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 88,073 | -659 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 88,732 | -387 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 89,119 | 2,988 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 86,131 | -645 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 86,776 | -883 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 87,659 | -530 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 88,189 | -191 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 88,380 | -422 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 88,802 | -102 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 88,904 | 94 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 88,810 | -193 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 89,003 | -169 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 89,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 87,901 | 18,509 | 26.67% |
| 1990 | 69,392 | 1,739 | 2.57% |
| 1980 | 67,653 | 2,519 | 3.87% |
| 1970 | 65,134 | 9,415 | 16.9% |
| 1960 | 55,719 | 16,773 | 43.07% |
| 1950 | 38,946 | 4,705 | 13.74% |
| 1940 | 34,241 | 742 | 2.21% |
| 1930 | 33,499 | 14,273 | 74.24% |
| 1920 | 19,226 | 3,157 | 19.65% |
| 1910 | 16,069 | 6,643 | 70.48% |
| 1900 | 9,426 | 4,511 | 91.78% |
| 1890 | 4,915 | 903 | 22.51% |
| 1880 | 4,012 | -495 | -10.98% |
| 1870 | 4,507 | 1,074 | 31.28% |
| 1860 | 3,433 | -81,255 | -95.95% |