Living in North Chicago, IL

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

North Chicago, Illinois Info Snack

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

29,971

Unemployment

7.2%

Poverty

21.2%

Median Home

$108,100

Median Income

$43,094

Median Rent

$1,193

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North Chicago SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

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North Chicago, IL Cost Of Living

98
North Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	North Chicago	Illinois	National Average
Overall	98	98	100

Services	109	98	100
Groceries	104	97	100
Health	100	100	100
Housing	76	95	100
Transportation	125	112	100
Utilities	93	97	100

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Rankings for North Chicago in Illinois

Ranks #52 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #194 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #286 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

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Population over time in North Chicago

Year	Population	% Change
2019	29,971	-0.1%
2018	30,011	-0.0%
2017	30,013	-0.0%
2016	30,023	0.3%
2015	29,925	-2.7%
2014	30,760	-1.2%
2013	31,122	-1.8%
2012	31,677	-3.7%
2011	32,906	-0.3%
2010	33,010	-

Race / Ethnicity in North Chicago

White

30.7% (9,196)

African American

26.5% (7,933)

American Indian

0.0% (8)

Asian

5.3% (1,581)

Hawaiian

0.2% (64)

Other

0.5% (138)

Two Or More

3.7% (1,109)

Hispanic

33.2% (9,942)

Race	North Chicago	IL	USA
White	30.7%	61.3%	60.7%
African American	26.5%	14.0%	12.3%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.7%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	33.2%	17.1%	18.0%

Gender in North Chicago

Female

39.7% (11,904)

Male

60.3% (18,067)

Gender	North Chicago	IL	USA
Female	39.7%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	60.3%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in North Chicago for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

12.0% (3,596)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (2,397)

High School / GED

28.0% (8,391)

Some College

24.0% (7,193)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (1,798)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (4,495)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,498)

Professional Degree

1.0% (299)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (299)

Education	North Chicago	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	12.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For North Chicago, Illinois

Less than $10,000

11.0% (329,639)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.3% (190,239)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.1% (331,280)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.9% (386,220)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.9% (446,079)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.0% (508,809)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.1% (362,440)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.3% (307,500)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.0% (58,630)

$200,000 or more

2.5% (76,259)

Income	North Chicago	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	11.0%	6.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.3%	3.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.1%	8.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.9%	8.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.9%	11.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.0%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.1%	12.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.3%	16.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.0%	7.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.5%	8.3%	7.7%