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North Chicago, Illinois

North Chicago, Illinois, in Lake county, is 2 miles S of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 35,918 people people live in North Chicago.

The People and Families of North Chicago

In North Chicago, about 27% of adults are married. North Chicago has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 52% of North Chicago is non-white. In North Chicago you'll find a lively diversity of people.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Chicago had a median family income of $40,485. As it happens, more people than usual in North Chicago are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in North Chicago than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

North Chicago Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Chicago, about 36% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In North Chicago, 49% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in North Chicago enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

North Chicago strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Chicago Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%North Chicago Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Chicago Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of North Chicago, IL

Comparing North Chicago to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone43

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