Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North Chicago, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,643

Median Agei

23.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

40.5%12,410

White

25.1%7,700

Black

23.7%7,265

Asian

6.1%1,856

Two or More

3.6%1,093

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%173

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%83

Other

0.2%63

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%533

High School Diploma

24.6%3,287

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%776

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%2,452

Associate's Degree

7.6%1,019

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%1,763

Master's Degree

4.7%625

Professional Degree

1.3%170

Doctorate

1.7%223

HS or Higher

81.2%

BA or Higher

20.8%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,600

Median Renti

$1,426

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

32.6%2,292

Renter-Occupied

67.4%4,744

Total Units

7,894

Homeownership

32.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%179

$50K–$100K

12.1%277

$100K–$150K

25.4%583

$150K–$200K

26.1%598

$200K–$300K

22.2%508

$300K–$500K

4.8%110

$500K–$1M

1%22

$1M+

0.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

342

$500–$750

267

$750–$1,000

691

$1,000–$1,250

404

$1,250–$1,500

825

$1,500–$2,000

1,292

$2,000+

749

Year Built

2020 or later

2%155

2010–2019

6.1%481

2000–2009

8.3%655

1990–1999

14.4%1,135

1980–1989

7.1%557

1970–1979

17.3%1,366

1960–1969

12.6%992

1950–1959

7.7%609

1940–1949

5.9%465

1939 or earlier

18.7%1,479

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%5,002

Electricity

25.4%1,786

Other

1.2%84

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%82

No Fuel

0.7%48

Coal

0.3%20

Fuel Oil

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,172

Mean Household Incomei

$70,994

Per Capita Incomei

$24,592

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

19,525

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%818

$10K–$15K

4.4%312

$15K–$20K

5.2%367

$20K–$25K

4.9%347

$25K–$30K

3.8%268

$30K–$35K

3.6%250

$35K–$40K

5.5%390

$40K–$45K

2.3%164

$45K–$50K

4.5%317

$50K–$60K

4%281

$60K–$75K

9.9%697

$75K–$100K

15.7%1,107

$100K–$125K

7.9%559

$125K–$150K

6%422

$150K–$200K

6.3%442

$200K+

4.2%295

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

859

Residentsi

1,413

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing149 homes97% occupied$333/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers173 homes93% occupied$480/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8291 homes87% occupied$346/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,172/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

86.3%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

12.3%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.6% of subsidized households are minority

24.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,089

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,939

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,653(17.2% of civilian adults)