North Chicago, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

29,967

Unemployment

7.3%

Poverty

20.2%

Median Home

$107,900

Median Income

$47,213

Median Rent

$1,250

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North Chicago SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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North Chicago, IL Cost Of Living

99
North Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	North Chicago	Illinois	National Average
Overall	99	98	100

Services	115	95	100
Groceries	106	97	100
Health	100	99	100
Housing	77	96	100
Transportation	115	105	100
Utilities	92	94	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

Map Of North Chicago, IL

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Population over time in North Chicago

Year	Population	% Change
2020	29,967	-0.1%
2019	30,011	-0.0%
2018	30,013	-0.0%
2017	30,023	0.3%
2016	29,925	-2.7%
2015	30,760	-1.2%
2014	31,122	-1.8%
2013	31,677	-3.7%
2012	32,906	-0.3%
2011	33,010	-

Race / Ethnicity in North Chicago

White

29.5% (8,840)

African American

25.5% (7,630)

American Indian

0.4% (113)

Asian

5.8% (1,733)

Hawaiian

0.3% (92)

Other

0.4% (130)

Two Or More

3.4% (1,031)

Hispanic

34.7% (10,398)

Race	North Chicago	IL	USA
White	29.5%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	25.5%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	5.8%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.4%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	34.7%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in North Chicago

Female

40.0% (11,972)

Male

60.0% (17,995)

Gender	North Chicago	IL	USA
Female	40.0%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	60.0%	49.1%	49.2%

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

< 9th Grade

10.0% (2,996)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (2,397)

High School / GED

27.0% (8,091)

Some College

25.0% (7,491)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (2,097)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (4,495)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,498)

Professional Degree

2.0% (599)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (299)

Education	North Chicago	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	10.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For North Chicago, Illinois

Less than $10,000

11.5% (343,526)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.3% (248,491)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.7% (201,363)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.9% (387,148)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.5% (375,853)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.2% (544,500)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.1% (421,812)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.4% (371,568)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.0% (59,201)

$200,000 or more

1.4% (43,232)

Income	North Chicago	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	11.5%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.3%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.7%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.9%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.5%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.1%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.4%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.0%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.4%	8.8%	8.3%