Waukegan, IL People


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Waukegan, IL is a vibrant city with a population of 89,751 and a population density of 3,523 people per square mile. The city has a wide variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sports events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Popular local businesses include Arturo's Mexican Restaurant, Big Apple Bagels & Deli, and O'Hare's Pub & Grill. Outdoor activities in Waukegan range from golfing at the Bonnie Brook Golf Course to kayaking on Lake Michigan. There are also many organizations that support the local community such as the Waukegan Main Street Program and the Waukegan Park District. Finally, Waukegan offers many sporting events including basketball games at Waukegan High School and Lake County Fielders baseball games at Historic Simmons Field.

The population in Waukegan is 89,751. There are 3,700 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waukegan is 34.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waukegan is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Waukegan
- 44.2% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 37.4% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Waukegan

- 19.8% are White
- 17.0% are Black
- 5.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 55.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleWaukegan, IllinoisUnited States
  89,751.0329,725,481.0
  49.4%50.5%
  50.7%49.5%
  34.238.4
 
  87,157.0326,569,308.0
  89,172.0309,327,143.0
  87,901.0285,036,114.0
  69,392.0251,960,433.0
  -2.8%15.6%
  23.2%30.8%
 
  3700.293.4
  24.2563531905.423
  0.242264836.791
 
  18.6%59.4%
  18.4%12.2%
  6.4%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.9%0.4%
  2.0%3.2%
  53.4%18.4%
 
  44.2%49.8%
  42.4%48.0%
  1.7%1.8%
  55.8%50.2%
  41.6%33.8%
  10.2%10.8%
  4.1%5.6%
 
  2.882.6
  30,399.0124,010,992.0
  20,695.080,755,759.0
  30.8%30.5%
  32.3%42.9%
  9,704.043,255,233.0
  23.4%15.8%
  13.6%10.8%
Reviews for Waukegan
    See all ()

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Waukegan

Voting
Compare Waukegan, IL
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Waukegan, Illinois to any other city in the US.