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North Chicago

Illinois · 30,759 residents · 7.995 sq mi
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North Chicago has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,213. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $107,900. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,759
−14%since 2000
from 35,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,847 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 4,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.4
+6%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,213
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,180 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,454
+54%since 2000
from $14,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
65.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(8,149)
Black26.9%(8,274)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(11,147)
Asian5.6%(1,710)
Other4.6%(1,402)
Diversity Score89.9%(27,666)
Diversity Score
90
+9%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Chicago, Illinois?

North Chicago, Illinois has about 30,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Chicago, Illinois earns about $47,213 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in North Chicago, Illinois?

About 22.5% 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 20.2% 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 4,219 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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