Statistic Waukegan Illinois National
Population 87,157 12,671,821 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 3,597 228 91
Median age 33.1 37.4 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 49% 55% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 51% 44% 43%
Speak English 48% 77% 79%
Speak Spanish 44% 13% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Waukegan is 1478% higher than Illinois
  • The median age in Waukegan is 11% lower than Illinois
  • In Waukegan 42.25% of the population is White
  • In Waukegan 19.96% of the population is Black
  • In Waukegan 6.14% of the population is Asian

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      Waukegan population breakdown by race

      Race Waukegan Illinois National
      White 42.25% 72.14% 73.35%
      Black 19.96% 14.30% 12.63%
      Asian 6.14% 5.10% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.66% 0.23% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.06% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 7.12% 2.34% 3.06%
      Other race 23.82% 5.86% 4.75%
      In Waukegan, 51.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Waukegan, IL demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).