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North Chicago, IL Demographics

A map of North Chicago's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Hispanic
11,14736.2%
Black
8,27426.9%
White
8,14926.5%
Asian
1,7105.6%
Multiracial
1,0423.4%
Native American/Other
4371.4%

North Chicago, Illinois had a population of 30,759 in 2020. It was 26.5% White, 26.9% Black, 5.6% Asian, 36.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

North Chicago's White Population

8,149 residents of North Chicago identify as White, or 26.5%. This makes the White share of the population of North Chicago considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #1412 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more White than neighboring Park City (11.2% White), and Waukegan (15.7% White). North Chicago is less White than neighboring Lake Bluff (86.2% White), Knollwood (63.1% White), and Green Oaks (78.8% White).

North Chicago's Black Population

8,274 residents of North Chicago identify as Black, or 26.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Chicago larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #67 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more Black than neighboring Lake Bluff (0.5% Black), Knollwood (4.1% Black), Park City (9% Black), Waukegan (16.4% Black), and Green Oaks (1% Black).

North Chicago's Asian Population

1,710 residents of North Chicago identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Chicago roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Knollwood (5.1% Asian), and Waukegan (5.1% Asian). North Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Park City (6.3% Asian), and Green Oaks (9.7% Asian).

North Chicago's Hispanic Population

11,147 residents of North Chicago identify as Hispanic, or 36.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Chicago larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Bluff (3.5% Hispanic), Knollwood (24.3% Hispanic), and Green Oaks (5.5% Hispanic). North Chicago is less Hispanic than neighboring Park City (71.1% Hispanic), and Waukegan (59.5% Hispanic).

North Chicago's Native American/Other Population

437 residents of North Chicago identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Chicago roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #59 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Bluff (0.6% Native American/Other), Knollwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Park City (0.6% Native American/Other), Waukegan (1.1% Native American/Other), and Green Oaks (0.4% Native American/Other).

North Chicago's Multiracial Population

1,042 residents of North Chicago identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Chicago roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, North Chicago is ranked #743 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Chicago is more Multiracial than neighboring Knollwood (2.9% Multiracial), Park City (1.8% Multiracial), and Waukegan (2.3% Multiracial). North Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Bluff (3.7% Multiracial), and Green Oaks (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.