Waukegan, IL Demographics
A map of Waukegan's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 53,103 | 59.5% |
Black | 14,647 | 16.4% |
White | 14,003 | 15.7% |
Asian | 4,576 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 2,011 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 981 | 1.1% |
Waukegan, Illinois had a population of 89,321 in 2020. It was 15.7% White, 16.4% Black, 5.1% Asian, 59.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waukegan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is the 9th 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).
Waukegan's White Population
14,003 residents of Waukegan identify as White, or 15.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waukegan considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is ranked #1430 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is more White than neighboring Park City (11.2% White). Waukegan is less White than neighboring North Chicago (26.5% White), Beach Park (38.3% White), Gurnee (56.9% White), and Green Oaks (78.8% White).
Waukegan's Black Population
14,647 residents of Waukegan identify as Black, or 16.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waukegan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is ranked #101 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is more Black than neighboring Park City (9% Black), Beach Park (11.3% Black), Gurnee (8.6% Black), and Green Oaks (1% Black). Waukegan is less Black than neighboring North Chicago (26.9% Black).
Waukegan's Asian Population
4,576 residents of Waukegan identify as Asian, or 5.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waukegan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is less Asian than neighboring Park City (6.3% Asian), North Chicago (5.6% Asian), Beach Park (5.6% Asian), Gurnee (12.2% Asian), and Green Oaks (9.7% Asian).
Waukegan's Hispanic Population
53,103 residents of Waukegan identify as Hispanic, or 59.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waukegan considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is more Hispanic than neighboring North Chicago (36.2% Hispanic), Beach Park (40.8% Hispanic), Gurnee (17.7% Hispanic), and Green Oaks (5.5% Hispanic). Waukegan is less Hispanic than neighboring Park City (71.1% Hispanic).
Waukegan's Native American/Other Population
981 residents of Waukegan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waukegan 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, Waukegan is ranked #91 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Park City (0.6% Native American/Other), Beach Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Gurnee (0.8% Native American/Other), and Green Oaks (0.4% Native American/Other). Waukegan is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Chicago (1.4% Native American/Other).
Waukegan's Multiracial Population
2,011 residents of Waukegan identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waukegan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Waukegan is ranked #1157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waukegan is more Multiracial than neighboring Park City (1.8% Multiracial). Waukegan is less Multiracial than neighboring North Chicago (3.4% Multiracial), Beach Park (3.3% Multiracial), Gurnee (3.8% Multiracial), and Green Oaks (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.