Demographics in Waukegan, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Waukegan?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

88,919

Male

45,286

50.9%

Female

43,633

49.1%

Median Age

34.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

33.0%

Black

16.1%

Hispanic

57.0%

Asian

6.1%

Two or More

22.0%

Other

21.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.7%

High School or Higher

33.2%

Foreign Born

31.2%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

34.4%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Waukegan, IL has a population of 88,919 with a median age of 34.6. The racial makeup is 33.0% White, 57.0% Hispanic, 16.1% Black, 6.1% Asian. About 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 31.2%.