North Chicago, IL

Census Place

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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 (588 degrees awarded in 2023).

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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Chicago, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.7k ± 804
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.27k ± 843
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    3.96k ± 796
40.5%
Hispanic Population
12.4k 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.

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.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    633,244 ± 19,044 people
  2. India
    161,770 ± 9,812 people
  3. Poland
    119,556 ± 8,449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 633,244 Illinois residents, followed by India with 161,770 and Poland with 119,556.

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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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,101 ± 397
  2. Vietnam
    227 ± 85
  3. 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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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

Voting results are not available for North Chicago, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in North Chicago, IL awarded 588 degrees. The student population of North Chicago, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 801 male students and 1,148 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Chicago, IL are White (290 and 50.1%), Asian (142 and 24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 9.15%), and Black or African American (42 and 7.25%).

The largest universities in North Chicago, IL by number of degrees awarded are Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (588 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Chicago, IL are Medicine (177 and 30.1%), Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (87 and 14.8%), and Physician Assistant (66 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,949 students enrolled in North Chicago, IL, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 810 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medicine
    177 degrees awarded
  2. Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
    87 degrees awarded
  3. Physical Therapy
    51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in North Chicago, IL was Medicine with 177 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
588 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with 588 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 235 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Chicago, IL, which is 0.666 times less than the 353 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 290 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 142 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Chicago, IL is from Illinois.
0.474
2023 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.477
2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (40.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (25.5%)
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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