Waukegan, IL

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Waukegan Overview

89,435
TOTAL POPULATION
45,050
MALE POPULATION
44,385
FEMALE POPULATION
101.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,089
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,143
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,077
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,593
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
46,850
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waukegan Zip Codes

Waukegan Area Codes

Race in Waukegan

The most populous races in Waukegan are Hispanic or Latino (47,070 | 52.6%), White / Caucasian (31,420 | 35.1%), and Some other Race (18,514 | 20.7%).
Race in Waukegan
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,4777.2%
Black / African American16,24418.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific240.0%
Hispanic or Latino47,07052.6%
Native / Alaskan1,0531.2%
White / Caucasian31,42035.1%
Two or more Races15,70317.6%
Some other Race18,51420.7%
Total89,435100.0%

Ancestry in Waukegan

The most populous ancestries reported in Waukegan are Mexican (38,999 | 43.6%), German (4,998 | 5.6%), Central American (3,751 | 4.2%), Korean (3,246 | 3.6%), and Irish (3,131 | 3.5%), together accounting for 60.5% of all Waukegan residents.
Ancestry in Waukegan
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,0601.2%
Alaska Native200.0%
American2,5732.9%
Arab4370.5%
Armenian1680.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac470.1%
Austrian930.1%
Belgian540.1%
Belizean8691.0%
Bhutanese1940.2%
Blackfeet100.0%
Bolivian460.1%
Brazilian520.1%
British3210.4%
Burmese1830.2%
Canadian300.0%
Celtic190.0%
Central American3,7514.2%
Central American Indian990.1%
Cherokee2090.2%
Chickasaw230.0%
Chilean280.0%
Choctaw410.1%
Colombian2120.2%
Comanche310.0%
Croatian1860.2%
Crow580.1%
Cuban950.1%
Czech1490.2%
Czechoslovakian440.1%
Danish1310.2%
Delaware10.0%
Dominican3400.4%
Dutch2280.3%
Eastern European2680.3%
Ecuadorian1870.2%
Egyptian220.0%
English1,9042.1%
Ethiopian100.0%
European4050.4%
Filipino110.0%
Finnish1740.2%
French4000.4%
French Canadian360.0%
German4,9985.6%
Ghanaian3180.4%
Greek2650.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro180.0%
Guatemalan3550.4%
Haitian1150.1%
Honduran2,6052.9%
Hungarian710.1%
Indian (Asian)4550.5%
Iranian880.1%
Iraqi400.0%
Irish3,1313.5%
Israeli120.0%
Italian1,9482.2%
Jamaican4160.5%
Japanese2430.3%
Jordanian1110.1%
Kenyan570.1%
Korean3,2463.6%
Laotian810.1%
Latvian240.0%
Lebanese220.0%
Lithuanian1550.2%
Luxembourger740.1%
Mexican38,99943.6%
Mexican American Indian6870.8%
Moroccan100.0%
Native Hawaiian480.1%
Nicaraguan680.1%
Nigerian710.1%
Northern European120.0%
Norwegian7110.8%
Pakistani760.1%
Palestinian2810.3%
Peruvian2190.2%
Polish1,5681.8%
Portuguese830.1%
Puerto Rican2,0672.3%
Romanian990.1%
Russian2830.3%
Salvadoran6790.8%
Scandinavian680.1%
Scotch-Irish2860.3%
Scottish6090.7%
Serbian50.0%
Slovak690.1%
Slovene3280.4%
South American6920.8%
Spaniard1930.2%
Spanish330.0%
Sri Lankan2040.2%
Subsaharan African1,6961.9%
Swedish5710.6%
Swiss680.1%
Syrian120.0%
Thai2,4222.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian300.0%
Turkish330.0%
Ukrainian1120.1%
Ute140.0%
Welsh1080.1%
West Indian330.0%
Yugoslavian1140.1%
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Immigrants in Waukegan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waukegan came from Latin America (20,092 | 22.5%), Central America (19,140 | 21.4%), Mexico (16,061 | 18.0%), Asia (4,884 | 5.5%), and South Eastern Asia (2,621 | 2.9%), together accounting for 70.2% of all Waukegan residents.
Immigrants in Waukegan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,0331.2%
Asia4,8845.5%
Bangladesh410.1%
Belize7540.8%
Bolivia460.1%
Brazil760.1%
Cambodia1890.2%
Cameroon310.0%
Canada500.1%
Caribbean3380.4%
Central America19,14021.4%
Chile360.0%
China2290.3%
Colombia2030.2%
Costa Rica120.0%
Cuba540.1%
Czechoslovakia270.0%
Dominican Republic890.1%
Eastern Africa960.1%
Eastern Asia3790.4%
Eastern Europe2870.3%
Ecuador1550.2%
Egypt30.0%
El Salvador4310.5%
England390.0%
Ethiopia180.0%
Europe5040.6%
Germany850.1%
Ghana1170.1%
Greece270.0%
Guatemala2690.3%
Haiti490.1%
Honduras1,6081.8%
Hong Kong160.0%
India1,5761.8%
Indonesia810.1%
Iran490.1%
Iraq640.1%
Ireland370.0%
Israel120.0%
Italy290.0%
Jamaica1310.2%
Japan340.0%
Jordan270.0%
Kenya290.0%
Korea1160.1%
Latin America20,09222.5%
Liberia110.0%
Mexico16,06118.0%
Middle Africa4140.5%
Morocco100.0%
Nigeria640.1%
Northern Africa130.0%
Northern Europe760.1%
Pakistan140.0%
Panama50.0%
Peru980.1%
Philippines1,9952.2%
Poland580.1%
Romania1140.1%
Russia880.1%
Singapore580.1%
South Africa680.1%
South America6140.7%
South Central Asia1,6801.9%
South Eastern Asia2,6212.9%
Southern Europe560.1%
Syria120.0%
Taiwan110.0%
Thailand1000.1%
Trinidad and Tobago150.0%
Vietnam1980.2%
Western Africa4420.5%
Western Asia1750.2%
Western Europe850.1%
Zaire3830.4%
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Sex and Age in Waukegan

Sex and Age in Waukegan

The most populous age groups in Waukegan are 20 to 24 Years (3,954 | 8.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (3,610 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waukegan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,458 (5.5%)2,811 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years3,265 (7.2%)3,010 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years2,828 (6.3%)3,610 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years3,621 (8.0%)3,342 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,954 (8.8%)3,588 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,656 (8.1%)3,091 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,168 (7.0%)2,945 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years3,297 (7.3%)3,135 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years3,470 (7.7%)2,815 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years3,320 (7.4%)2,663 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years2,428 (5.4%)2,702 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,983 (6.6%)2,753 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,984 (4.4%)2,411 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years2,089 (4.6%)1,865 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,159 (2.6%)1,336 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years637 (1.4%)986 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years417 (0.9%)679 (1.5%)
85 Years and over316 (0.7%)643 (1.5%)
Total45,050 (100.0%)44,385 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waukegan

Median Family Size in Waukegan

The median family size in Waukegan is 3.48 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,329 | 63.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,005 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waukegan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,329 (63.6%)3.61
Single Male/Father2,005 (9.6%)2.89
Single Female/Mother5,630 (26.9%)3.37
Total Families20,964 (100.0%)3.48

Median Household Size in Waukegan

The median household size in Waukegan is 2.80 persons per household, with married-couple households (13,329 | 42.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (10,231 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waukegan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,329 (42.7%)3.65
Single Male/Father2,005 (6.4%)3.27
Single Female/Mother5,630 (18.0%)3.60
Non-family10,231 (32.8%)1.17
Total Households31,195 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waukegan

Out of a total of 31,195 households in Waukegan, 20,964 (67.2%) are family households, while 10,231 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,788, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,558.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waukegan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,558 (27.4%)
2-Person Households6,788 (21.8%)1,559 (5.0%)
3-Person Households4,985 (16.0%)114 (0.4%)
4-Person Households4,913 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2,790 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households868 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households620 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,964 (67.2%)10,231 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Waukegan

Fertility by Age in Waukegan

Average fertility rate in Waukegan is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waukegan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years55 (6.6%)16.0
20 to 34 years608 (73.3%)63.0
35 to 50 years166 (20.0%)18.0
Total829 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukegan

59.8% of women with births (829) in Waukegan are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukegan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years362 (59.5%)246 (40.5%)
35 to 50 years134 (80.7%)32 (19.3%)
Total496 (59.8%)333 (40.2%)

Fertility by Education in Waukegan

Average fertility rate in Waukegan is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waukegan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School168 (20.3%)30.0
High School Diploma258 (31.1%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree226 (27.3%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree85 (10.2%)33.0
Graduate Degree92 (11.1%)70.0
Total829 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukegan

40.2% of women with births in Waukegan are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukegan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School108 (64.3%)60 (35.7%)
High School Diploma124 (48.1%)134 (51.9%)
College or Associate's Degree133 (58.9%)93 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree46 (50.0%)46 (50.0%)
Total496 (59.8%)333 (40.2%)

Income in Waukegan

Income Overview in Waukegan

Per Capita Income in Waukegan is $30,089, while median incomes of families and households are $76,143 and $66,077 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income89,435$30,089
Median Family Income20,964$76,143
Mean Family Income20,964$96,357
Median Household Income31,195$66,077
Mean Household Income31,195$83,964
Income Deficit20,964$9,593
Wage / Income Gap (%)89,43520.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)89,43579.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index89,4350.44

Earnings by Sex in Waukegan

Average Earnings in Waukegan are $35,390, $38,845 for men and $31,051 for women, a difference of 20.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Waukegan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,087 (55.4%)$38,845
Female21,793 (44.6%)$31,051
Total48,880 (100.0%)$35,390

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukegan

The most common earnings brackets in Waukegan are $100,000+ for men (2,446 | 9.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (2,203 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukegan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less724 (2.7%)934 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999734 (2.7%)782 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,168 (4.3%)1,135 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999567 (2.1%)600 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499530 (2.0%)825 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999622 (2.3%)833 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499776 (2.9%)1,099 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999671 (2.5%)645 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499727 (2.7%)923 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,368 (5.1%)1,132 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,721 (6.4%)1,647 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,179 (8.0%)1,724 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,104 (7.8%)2,203 (10.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,901 (7.0%)1,125 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,569 (5.8%)801 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,180 (4.4%)681 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,301 (8.5%)1,373 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,518 (5.6%)792 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,281 (8.4%)1,457 (6.7%)
$100,000+2,446 (9.0%)1,082 (5.0%)
Total27,087 (100.0%)21,793 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukegan

Average earnings in Waukegan are $43,590 for men and $35,153 for women, a difference of 19.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,191, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,446. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,578, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,864.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukegan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,446$21,864
High School Diploma$40,727$32,566
College or Associate's Degree$46,466$35,603
Bachelor's Degree$60,926$53,971
Graduate Degree$71,191$78,578
Total$43,590$35,153

Family Income in Waukegan

Family Income Brackets in Waukegan

According to the Waukegan family income data, there are 3,753 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 398 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waukegan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003981.9%
$10,000 to $14,9995662.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2375.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8458.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,49511.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993,75317.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,62717.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993,71117.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,5937.6%
$200,000+1,7618.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukegan

7+ person families (475 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Waukegan with $124,306 per family, while 2-person families (7,540 | 36.0%) have the highest median income of $37,469 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukegan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,540 (36.0%)$74,938
3-Person Families5,014 (23.9%)$63,918
4-Person Families4,488 (21.4%)$85,139
5-Person Families2,775 (13.2%)$78,139
6-Person Families672 (3.2%)$96,000
7+ Person Families475 (2.3%)$124,306
Total20,964 (100.0%)$76,143

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukegan

The median family income in Waukegan is $76,143, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,665) having the highest median family income of $123,079, while families with no earners (1,855) have the lowest median family income of $29,978, accounting for 17.5% and 8.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukegan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,855 (8.8%)$29,978
1 Earner6,312 (30.1%)$46,780
2 Earners9,132 (43.6%)$81,360
3+ Earners3,665 (17.5%)$123,079
Total20,964 (100.0%)$76,143

Household Income in Waukegan

Household Income Brackets in Waukegan

With 5,272 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Waukegan, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,279 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waukegan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,3734.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2794.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4647.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993,12010.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994,11813.2%
$50,000 to $74,9995,27216.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994,86615.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994,80415.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,8095.8%
$200,000+2,0906.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waukegan

The median household income in Waukegan is $66,077, with the highest median household income of $77,862 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,585 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,707, with 1,584 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waukegan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,584 (5.1%)$43,707
25 to 44 Years11,680 (37.4%)$66,869
45 to 64 Years11,585 (37.1%)$77,862
65+ Years6,346 (20.3%)$53,046
Total31,195 (100.0%)$66,077

Poverty in Waukegan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukegan

With 13.2% poverty level for males and 16.8% for females among the residents of Waukegan, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 675 males (27.8%) and 281 females (36.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukegan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years675 (27.8%)451 (16.0%)
5 Years98 (13.7%)281 (36.1%)
6 to 11 Years915 (25.0%)792 (21.8%)
12 to 14 Years374 (22.8%)744 (33.9%)
15 Years115 (19.6%)273 (29.1%)
16 and 17 Years365 (22.7%)308 (25.8%)
18 to 24 Years532 (10.3%)456 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Years711 (11.0%)1,157 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years647 (9.8%)1,149 (19.3%)
45 to 54 Years540 (9.7%)532 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years420 (8.6%)626 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years277 (8.7%)298 (9.4%)
75 Years and over137 (10.5%)305 (14.8%)
Total5,806 (13.2%)7,372 (16.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukegan

According to the poverty statistics in Waukegan, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.4% of males and 90.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukegan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,754 (72.2%)2,360 (84.0%)
5 Years615 (86.3%)498 (63.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,739 (75.0%)2,839 (78.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,268 (77.2%)1,453 (66.1%)
15 Years473 (80.4%)666 (70.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,241 (77.3%)884 (74.2%)
18 to 24 Years4,624 (89.7%)4,309 (90.4%)
25 to 34 Years5,762 (89.0%)4,871 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,973 (90.2%)4,801 (80.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,051 (90.3%)4,817 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,481 (91.4%)4,525 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,892 (91.3%)2,876 (90.6%)
75 Years and over1,165 (89.5%)1,754 (85.2%)
Total38,038 (86.8%)36,653 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukegan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waukegan show that 6.1% or 816 of the total 13,329 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 48.9%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 202 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukegan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,641 (97.1%)202 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children4,684 (93.2%)341 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,164 (82.3%)250 (17.7%)
5 or more Children24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
Total12,513 (93.9%)816 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukegan

According to the poverty data in Waukegan, 6.1% or 123 single-father households and 24.6% or 1,387 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 households (56.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 704 households (74.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukegan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (1.5%)123 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children34 (4.6%)560 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children72 (56.7%)704 (74.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (6.1%)1,387 (24.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukegan

The poverty data for Waukegan shows that 816 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 1,510 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (48.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 776 household (72.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukegan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children202 (2.9%)140 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children341 (6.8%)594 (17.9%)
3 or 4 Children250 (17.7%)776 (72.7%)
5 or more Children23 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total816 (6.1%)1,510 (19.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Waukegan

Employment by Class of Employer in Waukegan

Among the 42,896 employed individuals in Waukegan, private company employees (31,767 | 74.1%), not-for-profit organizations (2,729 | 6.4%), and federal government employees (2,695 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waukegan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,76774.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,0002.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2132.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,7296.4%
Local Government Employees2,6536.2%
State Government Employees7611.8%
Federal Government Employees2,6956.3%
Unpaid Family Workers780.2%
Total42,896100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waukegan

According to the labor force statistics for Waukegan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (69,925), 67.0% or 46,850 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 2,483 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.4% or 10,733 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 765 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waukegan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,245 (41.3%)146 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years5,883 (78.0%)765 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,344 (79.2%)240 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years4,921 (80.5%)148 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years10,733 (84.4%)515 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,613 (77.5%)327 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years4,319 (75.3%)155 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years2,496 (56.8%)180 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,096 (32.5%)27 (1.3%)
75 Years and over221 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46,850 (67.0%)2,483 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukegan

According to labor force statistics for Waukegan, 77.8% of individuals (36,427) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (46,821) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,566 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.6% or 8,504 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 441 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukegan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,606 (73.2%)603 (5.8%)
High School Diploma10,511 (73.1%)705 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree9,790 (80.8%)436 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,504 (85.6%)298 (3.0%)
Total36,427 (77.8%)2,013 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waukegan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukegan are Community & Social Service (3,346 | 7.6%), Management (2,612 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,392 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,106 | 4.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (2,052 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waukegan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukegan, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waukegan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,437 (55.0%)1,175 (45.0%)
Business & Financial964 (50.7%)938 (49.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,683 (70.4%)709 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics923 (66.5%)464 (33.5%)
Architecture & Engineering523 (85.9%)86 (14.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science237 (59.9%)159 (40.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,274 (38.1%)2,072 (61.9%)
Education, Arts & Media202 (30.4%)462 (69.6%)
Legal Services & Support67 (32.4%)140 (67.6%)
Education Instruction & Library739 (36.0%)1,313 (64.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment266 (62.9%)157 (37.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating536 (25.5%)1,570 (74.6%)
Health Technologists193 (23.4%)633 (76.6%)
Total (Category)5,894 (47.7%)6,464 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waukegan are Cleaning & Maintenance (3,430 | 7.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,194 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (1,473 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,027 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (746 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Waukegan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waukegan, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73.2%), and Security & Protection (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.8%), Personal Care & Service (85.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waukegan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support180 (12.2%)1,293 (87.8%)
Security & Protection527 (70.6%)219 (29.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention408 (65.1%)219 (34.9%)
Law Enforcement119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,242 (56.6%)952 (43.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,509 (73.2%)921 (26.9%)
Personal Care & Service154 (15.0%)873 (85.0%)
Total (Category)4,612 (52.0%)4,258 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waukegan are Office & Administration (5,241 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (3,282 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waukegan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waukegan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,382 (42.1%)1,900 (57.9%)
Office & Administration1,783 (34.0%)3,458 (66.0%)
Total (Category)3,165 (37.1%)5,358 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waukegan are Construction & Extraction (1,772 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,084 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waukegan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waukegan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,680 (94.8%)92 (5.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,074 (99.1%)10 (0.9%)
Total (Category)2,780 (96.5%)102 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waukegan are Production (5,148 | 11.7%), Material Moving (4,045 | 9.2%), and Transportation (2,043 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waukegan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waukegan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,132 (60.8%)2,016 (39.2%)
Transportation1,809 (88.5%)234 (11.5%)
Material Moving2,811 (69.5%)1,234 (30.5%)
Total (Category)7,752 (69.0%)3,484 (31.0%)
Total (Overall)24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waukegan

Employment Industries in Waukegan

The major employment industries in Waukegan include Manufacturing (8,340 | 19.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,558 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (5,402 | 12.3%), Administrative & Support (4,050 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,198 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Waukegan

Employment Industries by Sex in Waukegan

The Waukegan industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (93.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Enterprise Management (66.7%), and Public Administration (62.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukegan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,951 (93.3%)139 (6.7%)
Manufacturing5,206 (62.4%)3,134 (37.6%)
Wholesale Trade694 (56.1%)542 (43.9%)
Retail Trade2,665 (49.3%)2,737 (50.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,132 (77.9%)603 (22.1%)
Utilities169 (93.4%)12 (6.6%)
Information179 (49.9%)180 (50.1%)
Finance & Insurance821 (43.8%)1,054 (56.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing275 (62.6%)164 (37.4%)
Professional & Scientific949 (63.6%)543 (36.4%)
Enterprise Management9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
Administrative & Support3,010 (74.3%)1,040 (25.7%)
Educational Services1,257 (43.7%)1,618 (56.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,368 (24.6%)4,190 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation590 (79.9%)148 (20.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,593 (49.8%)1,605 (50.2%)
Public Administration668 (37.4%)1,119 (62.6%)
Total24,203 (55.2%)19,666 (44.8%)

Education in Waukegan

School Enrollment in Waukegan

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,977 students in Waukegan are high school (5,773 | 24.1%), middle school (5,534 | 23.1%), and elementary school (4,698 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Waukegan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,1054.6%
Kindergarten1,6887.0%
Elementary School4,69819.6%
Middle School5,53423.1%
High School5,77324.1%
College / Undergraduate4,42018.4%
Graduate / Professional7593.2%
Total23,977100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukegan

Out of a total of 23,977 students who are enrolled in schools in Waukegan, 3,477 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 20,500 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 351 (38.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,779 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukegan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds568 (61.8%)351 (38.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,319 (87.9%)733 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,610 (87.8%)780 (12.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,779 (91.1%)368 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,334 (87.4%)192 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,952 (77.9%)554 (22.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,147 (81.4%)262 (18.6%)
35 Years and over780 (75.9%)248 (24.1%)
Total20,500 (85.5%)3,477 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukegan

Business (3,376 | 24.6%), education (1,670 | 12.2%), science & technology (1,172 | 8.6%), computers & mathematics (1,120 | 8.2%), and social sciences (812 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 13,696 individuals in Waukegan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukegan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1208.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7225.3%
Physical & Health Sciences3612.6%
Psychology7445.4%
Social Sciences8125.9%
Engineering7675.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1240.9%
Science & Technology1,1728.6%
Business3,37624.6%
Education1,67012.2%
Literature & Languages5323.9%
Liberal Arts & History7265.3%
Visual & Performing Arts5263.8%
Communications3042.2%
Arts & Humanities7405.4%
Total13,696100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waukegan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukegan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waukegan are males with 2 vehicles (7,874, accounting for 32.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,689, making up 41.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukegan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,157 (4.8%)757 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle5,743 (23.9%)4,700 (24.9%)
2 Vehicles7,874 (32.8%)6,689 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles5,700 (23.8%)3,698 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles2,744 (11.4%)2,304 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles767 (3.2%)743 (3.9%)
Total23,985 (100.0%)18,891 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waukegan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waukegan are 30 to 34 minutes (6,851 commuters, 16.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,207 commuters, 15.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,729 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Waukegan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6591.6%
5 to 9 Minutes2,8227.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5,14412.7%
15 to 19 Minutes6,20715.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5,72914.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3,5638.8%
30 to 34 Minutes6,85116.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1102.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5984.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3,4928.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4536.1%
90 or more Minutes8082.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Waukegan

The most common commute times in Waukegan are 30 to 34 minutes (4,154 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,816 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waukegan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes413 (1.8%)246 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,110 (4.9%)1,712 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,762 (12.1%)2,382 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,391 (14.9%)2,816 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,176 (14.0%)2,553 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,029 (8.9%)1,534 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,154 (18.2%)2,697 (15.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes685 (3.0%)425 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes953 (4.2%)645 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,808 (7.9%)1,684 (9.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,746 (7.7%)707 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes540 (2.4%)268 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waukegan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waukegan are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,944, 12.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,156, 12.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waukegan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,946 (8.6%)1,167 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,003 (8.8%)838 (4.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,677 (7.4%)1,038 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,944 (12.9%)1,704 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,323 (10.2%)1,758 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,373 (10.4%)1,794 (10.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,170 (5.1%)2,156 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,432 (6.3%)1,428 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM839 (3.7%)1,053 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,305 (5.7%)1,155 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM382 (1.7%)328 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM205 (0.9%)367 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,889 (12.7%)1,530 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,279 (5.6%)1,353 (7.7%)
Total22,767 (100.0%)17,669 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waukegan

Occupancy by Ownership in Waukegan

Of the total 31,195 dwellings in Waukegan, owner-occupied units account for 15,249 (48.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,946 (51.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waukegan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,24948.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15,94651.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units31,195100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waukegan

Occupancy by Household Size in Waukegan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,55827.4%
2-Person Household8,34726.8%
3-Person Household5,09916.4%
4+ Person Household9,19129.5%
Total Housing Units31,195100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukegan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukegan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,178 (37.1%)5,380 (62.9%)
2-Person Household4,415 (52.9%)3,932 (47.1%)
3-Person Household2,446 (48.0%)2,653 (52.0%)
4+ Person Household5,210 (56.7%)3,981 (43.3%)
Total Housing Units15,249 (48.9%)15,946 (51.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukegan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukegan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,647 (45.4%)3,182 (54.6%)
High School Diploma4,116 (47.1%)4,621 (52.9%)
College/Associate Degree4,219 (46.8%)4,789 (53.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,267 (56.0%)3,354 (44.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukegan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukegan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,86922.0%
35 to 44 Years6,39520.5%
45 to 54 Years6,12119.6%
55 to 64 Years5,46417.5%
65 to 74 Years4,10213.2%
75 to 84 Years1,5715.0%
85 Years and Over6732.2%
Total31,195100.0%

Housing Finances in Waukegan

Median Income by Occupancy in Waukegan

Median Income by Occupancy in Waukegan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,249 (48.9%)$87,023
Renter-Occupied15,946 (51.1%)$46,649
Average31,195 (100.0%)$66,077

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukegan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukegan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000141 (0.9%)743 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999129 (0.9%)375 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999271 (1.8%)1,003 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999221 (1.5%)873 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999415 (2.7%)955 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999973 (6.4%)2,159 (13.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,743 (11.4%)2,371 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,346 (15.4%)2,917 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,766 (18.1%)2,093 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,174 (20.8%)1,627 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more3,070 (20.1%)830 (5.2%)
Total15,249 (100.0%)15,946 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukegan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukegan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300303 (2.0%)471 (2.9%)
$300 to $4991,306 (8.6%)606 (3.8%)
$500 to $7993,398 (22.3%)1,493 (9.4%)
$800 to $9991,600 (10.5%)3,135 (19.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,527 (23.1%)6,754 (42.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,897 (19.0%)2,710 (17.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,118 (7.3%)221 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999457 (3.0%)36 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more643 (4.2%)112 (0.7%)
Total15,249 (100.0%)15,946 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waukegan

Housing Structures in Waukegan

Housing Structures in Waukegan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15,70450.3%
Single Unit, Attached2,1907.0%
2 Unit Apartments2,4397.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,4534.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,1386.9%
10 or more Apartments7,24223.2%
Mobile Home / Other290.1%
Total31,195100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukegan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukegan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,486 (79.5%)3,218 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached1,544 (70.5%)646 (29.5%)
2 Unit Apartments619 (25.4%)1,820 (74.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments154 (10.6%)1,299 (89.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments116 (5.4%)2,022 (94.6%)
10 or more Apartments318 (4.4%)6,924 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Total15,249 (48.9%)15,946 (51.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukegan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukegan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room23 (0.2%)727 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms719 (4.7%)4,184 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,330 (34.9%)7,893 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,655 (37.1%)2,355 (14.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,522 (23.1%)787 (4.9%)
Total15,249 (100.0%)15,946 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukegan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukegan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,897 (91.1%)9,608 (60.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas249 (1.6%)467 (2.9%)
Electricity1,072 (7.0%)5,592 (35.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (0.2%)25 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.1%)254 (1.6%)
Total15,249 (100.0%)15,946 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waukegan

Household Vehicle Usage in Waukegan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle487 (3.2%)2,528 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle3,693 (24.2%)7,573 (47.5%)
2 Vehicles5,805 (38.1%)4,164 (26.1%)
3 or more Vehicles5,264 (34.5%)1,681 (10.5%)
Total15,249 (100.0%)15,946 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waukegan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waukegan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,6008,649
Median Property Value$158,500$168,000
Median Household Income$77,513$2,152
Monthly Housing Costs$669$591
Real Estate Taxes$4,128$233

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waukegan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waukegan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000363 (5.5%)193 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999747 (11.3%)444 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,934 (74.8%)7,229 (83.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999290 (4.4%)526 (6.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999158 (2.4%)111 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99918 (0.3%)79 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more90 (1.4%)67 (0.8%)
Total6,600 (100.0%)8,649 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukegan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukegan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000155 (2.4%)96 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999519 (7.9%)115 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999695 (10.5%)388 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999795 (12.0%)278 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999917 (13.9%)948 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,181 (17.9%)1,429 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,420 (21.5%)1,585 (18.3%)
$150,000 or more918 (13.9%)1,754 (20.3%)
Total6,600 (100.0%)8,649 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukegan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukegan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,115 (47.2%)91,495 (1,057.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,404 (21.3%)4,708 (54.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x693 (10.5%)1,901 (22.0%)
4.0x or more1,370 (20.8%)792 (9.2%)
Total6,600 (100.0%)8,649 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukegan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukegan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800182 (2.8%)21 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499373 (5.7%)232 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,4995,880 (89.1%)248 (2.9%)
Total6,600 (100.0%)8,649 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waukegan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukegan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukegan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,581 (97.4%)179 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years16,208 (94.6%)934 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years7,948 (79.2%)2,088 (20.8%)
26 to 34 Years7,977 (76.5%)2,455 (23.5%)
35 to 44 Years9,144 (73.4%)3,307 (26.6%)
45 to 54 Years8,747 (80.3%)2,146 (19.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,508 (84.7%)1,543 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,140 (96.8%)203 (3.2%)
75 Years and older3,347 (99.6%)14 (0.4%)
Total74,600 (85.3%)12,869 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukegan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukegan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,581 (97.4%)179 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,208 (94.6%)934 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,948 (79.2%)2,088 (20.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukegan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukegan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,647 (82.6%)1,821 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,463 (79.1%)3,552 (20.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,415 (85.2%)2,166 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,031 (84.7%)2,177 (15.3%)
$100,000 and over27,458 (89.7%)3,144 (10.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukegan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukegan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,227 (62.5%)2,671 (39.5%)
6 to 18 Years9,366 (54.6%)7,880 (46.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,334 (23.3%)5,711 (56.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,206 (21.1%)6,322 (60.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,837 (14.7%)7,855 (63.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,617 (24.0%)6,793 (62.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,644 (26.3%)6,549 (65.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,538 (87.3%)3,335 (52.6%)
75 Years and over3,316 (98.7%)1,832 (54.5%)
Total34,085 (39.0%)48,948 (56.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukegan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukegan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years659 (8.0%)277 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years607 (5.4%)694 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,609 (9.4%)2,211 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years887 (28.0%)715 (22.5%)
75 Years and over605 (46.5%)1,172 (56.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waukegan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waukegan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.2%)52 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.2%)41 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years306 (1.8%)329 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years366 (11.6%)157 (5.0%)
75 Years and over177 (13.6%)545 (26.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waukegan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years157 (1.9%)33 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years75 (0.7%)126 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years315 (1.8%)582 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years161 (5.1%)21 (0.7%)
75 Years and over139 (10.7%)204 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waukegan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years534 (6.5%)207 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years394 (3.5%)455 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years575 (3.4%)943 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years80 (2.5%)122 (3.8%)
75 Years and over108 (8.3%)161 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waukegan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (0.8%)50 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years101 (0.9%)168 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years591 (3.5%)1,275 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years466 (14.7%)379 (11.9%)
75 Years and over403 (30.9%)640 (31.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waukegan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years66 (0.8%)68 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years86 (0.8%)313 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years304 (1.8%)516 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years118 (3.7%)75 (2.4%)
75 Years and over134 (10.3%)346 (16.8%)

Technology Access in Waukegan

Computing Device Access in Waukegan

Computing Device Access in Waukegan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,76773.0%
Smartphone27,82989.2%
Tablet17,87357.3%
No Computing Device1,8796.0%
Total31,195100.0%

Internet Access in Waukegan

Internet Access in Waukegan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet350.1%
Broadband Home22,43071.9%
Cellular Data Only4,04113.0%
Satellite Internet1,7315.6%
No Internet3,74212.0%
Total31,195100.0%

Waukegan Summary

Waukegan is a city located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is the county seat of Lake County and is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The population of Waukegan was 89,078 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Illinois. It is the fourth-largest city in the Chicago metropolitan area, after Chicago, Aurora, and Rockford.

History

The area that is now Waukegan was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi people. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in 1835, and the city was officially incorporated in 1859. The city was named after the Potawatomi word for "fort".
The city was an important port on Lake Michigan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was the site of the first commercial fishing fleet on the lake, and the first commercial ice harvesting operation. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Waukegan Foundry and Machine Company, which produced the first steam locomotives in the United States.

Geography

Waukegan is located at 42°22′53″N 87°51′17″W (42.3814, -87.8547). According to the 2010 census, Waukegan has a total area of 24.9 square miles (64.5 km2), of which 24.7 square miles (63.9 km2) (or 99.17%) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2) (or 0.83%) is water.

Economy

Waukegan is home to several large companies, including Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, and Medline Industries. The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 89,078 people, 33,845 households, and 21,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,611.3 people per square mile (1,395.2/km2). There were 36,845 housing units at an average density of 1,491.3 per square mile (575.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 24.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 11.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
There were 33,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,939, and the median income for a family was $50,919. Males had a median income of $37,813 versus $30,835 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waukegan?
Total Population of Waukegan is 89,435.
What is the Total Male Population of Waukegan?
Total Male Population of Waukegan is 45,050.
What is the Total Female Population of Waukegan?
Total Female Population of Waukegan is 44,385.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waukegan?
There are 101.50 Males per 100 Females in Waukegan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waukegan?
There are 98.52 Females per 100 Males in Waukegan.
What is the Median Population Age in Waukegan?
Median Population Age in Waukegan is 34.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waukegan
Average Family Size in Waukegan is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waukegan
Average Household Size in Waukegan is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waukegan?
Per Capita income in Waukegan is $30,089.
What is the Median Family Income in Waukegan?
Median Family Income in Waukegan is $76,143.
What is the Median Household income in Waukegan?
Median Household Income in Waukegan is $66,077.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waukegan?
Income or Wage Gap in Waukegan is 20.1%.
Women in Waukegan earn 79.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waukegan?
Family Income Deficit in Waukegan is $9,593.
Families that are below poverty line in Waukegan earn $9,593 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waukegan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waukegan is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waukegan?
There are 46,850 People in the Labor Forcein in Waukegan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waukegan?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Waukegan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waukegan?
Unemployment Rate in Waukegan is 5.3%.