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North Chicago

Illinois · 32,574 residents · 7.995 sq mi
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North Chicago has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,904. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $146,300. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,574
−9%since 2000
from 35,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,074 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
+4%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K33K35K37K1990201020202024North Chicago
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,904
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,180 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,892
+23%since 2000
from $14,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
62.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(14,028)
Black35.8%(12,853)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(6,552)
Asian3.5%(1,268)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.8%(29,740)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(11,838)
Black29.1%(9,469)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(8,857)
Asian3.7%(1,190)
Other3.8%(1,229)
Diversity Score88.4%(28,783)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
31.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Chicago, Illinois?

North Chicago, Illinois has about 32,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Chicago, Illinois?

The typical household in North Chicago, Illinois earns about $44,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Chicago, Illinois expensive?

In North Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $146,300, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in North Chicago, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Chicago, Illinois?

About 19.5% of people in North Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Chicago, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North Chicago, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,404 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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