North Chicago, IL

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2024 Population

30,643

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

23.2

1.69% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

24.5%

11.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,172

5.91% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$159,600

7.98% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

8,939

7.81% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in North Chicago, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.9% of the residents in North Chicago, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Chicago, IL are Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (572 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in North Chicago, IL was $159,600, and the homeownership rate was 32.6%.

Most people in North Chicago, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in North Chicago, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Chicago, IL is home to a population of 30.6k people, from which 87.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 19.2% of North Chicago, IL residents were born outside of the country (5.9k people).

In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.7k people) in North Chicago, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.96k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.9%

2024 Citizenship

88.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.9% of North Chicago, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Chicago, IL was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Chicago, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Chicago, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.7k ± 804
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.27k ± 843
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.96k ± 796

40.5%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

40.5% of the people in North Chicago, IL are hispanic (12.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Chicago, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

19.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.55k people

As of 2024, 19.2% of North Chicago, IL residents (5.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Chicago, IL was 18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Chicago, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,101 ± 397
Vietnam
227 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
125 ± 55

North Chicago, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 9.26 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Chicago, IL.

Health

86.8% of the population of North Chicago, IL has health coverage, with 28.6% on employee plans, 29% on Medicaid, 7.01% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 8.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 29.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

28.6%

Employer Coverage

29%

Medicaid

7.01%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

8.13%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Chicago, IL declined by 3.02% from 13.7% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Chicago, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of North Chicago, IL employs 8.94k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Chicago, IL were Manufacturing (1,293 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,058 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (907 people), and the highest paying industries were Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($72,753), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,427), and Information ($58,750).

Employment

Occupations

8.94k

2024 Value

± 783

−7.81%

1 Year decline

± 13.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Chicago, IL declined at a rate of −7.81%, from 9.7k employees to 8.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Chicago, IL, are Production Occupations (904 people), Material Moving Occupations (826 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (787 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Chicago, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.94k

2024 Value

± 783

−7.81%

1 Year decline

± 13.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Chicago, IL declined at a rate of −7.81%, from 9.7k employees to 8.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Chicago, IL, are Manufacturing (1,293 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,058 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (907 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Chicago, IL, though some of these residents may live in North Chicago, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,555

Median earning men ± $3,112

$29,975

Median earning women ± $4,628

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($44,512), Information ($42,885), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($61,818), Manufacturing ($37,318), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,819).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Chicago, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Chicago, IL awarded 572 degrees. The student population of North Chicago, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 793 male students and 1,228 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Chicago, IL are White (265 and 47.3%), Asian (150 and 26.8%), Black or African American (45 and 8.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 and 8.04%).

The largest universities in North Chicago, IL by number of degrees awarded are Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (572 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Chicago, IL are Medicine (166 and 29%), Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (80 and 14%), and Physician Assistant (60 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,021 students enrolled in North Chicago, IL, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 821 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
166 degrees awarded
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
80 degrees awarded
Pharmacy
51 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in North Chicago, IL was Medicine with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in North Chicago, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

572 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with 572 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Chicago, IL, which is 0.702 times less than the 336 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 265 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 150 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Chicago, IL was $159,600 in 2024, which is 0.48 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $147,800 to $159,600, a 7.98% increase. The homeownership rate in North Chicago, IL is 32.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Chicago, IL have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Chicago, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$159,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,157

$2,292

Median Property Taxes

±$341

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Chicago, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Chicago, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

32.6%

Homeownership

2024

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 32.6% of the housing units in North Chicago, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Chicago, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,172

Median Household Income

± $11,737

7.04k

Number of Households

± 648

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.04k households in North Chicago, IL grew to $60,172 from the previous year's value of $56,815.

The following chart displays the households in North Chicago, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Chicago, IL is from Illinois.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (40.8%)
Worked At Home (25.5%)
Walked (22.3%)

In 2024, 40.8% of workers in North Chicago, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.5%) and those who walked to work (22.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Chicago, IL have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.322% of the workforce in North Chicago, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Chicago, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Chicago, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Chicago, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Chicago, IL (4.66k out of 19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Chicago, IL is Black, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.