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North Chicago, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 41.8% more likely to be married in Waukegan.
- The Median Age is 10.5 years older in Waukegan.
 North Chicago, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock87,901285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,700.293.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.4%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock53.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.8%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.2%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.882.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 17 years ago

I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

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

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 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

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 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

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