North Chicago, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
30,772
Population
3,847/sq mi density
$56,815
Median Income
$24,750 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$226,074 Zillow
$1,392
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
181
Violent Crime/100K
587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,815 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
30,772
Census 2023
Population Density
3,847
per square mile
Land Area
7.9
square miles (20.5 km²)
Median Age
23.6 yrs
39% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
60.0%
Male
40.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
39.5%
Black
24.7%
Hispanic
38.6%
Asian
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 33.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63.5%
Spanish
33.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
18.1%
Veterans
19.3%
222% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.4%
28% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.3%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.7%
59% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 30,772 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,847 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 23.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.5% |
| Black or African American | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
Language
| English Only | 63.5% |
| Spanish | 33.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 18.1% |
| Veterans | 19.3% |
| Disability | 9.4% |
| Health Insurance | 86.3% |
| Uninsured | 13.7% |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |