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Waukegan, Illinois


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Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois, in Lake county, is 36 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 87,901 people lived in Waukegan.

The People and Families of Waukegan

In Waukegan, about 45% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 50% of Waukegan is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Waukegan is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waukegan had a median family income of $47,341.

Political Inclinations

Waukegan residents donated more money ($33,800) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Waukegan Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Waukegan are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Waukegan, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWaukegan Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Waukegan, IL

Comparing Waukegan 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
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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Historic Waukegan

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Court House and Soldiers' Monument (Waukegan) ca. 1900

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Court House and Soldiers' Monument (Waukegan) ca. 1900

C. & N.W. Ry. i.e. Chicago & North Western Railway station ca. 1900

C. & N.W. Ry. i.e. Chicago & North Western Railway station ca. 1900

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