Demographic Information

Waukegan is a diverse community ready for increased development and businesses to meet the needs of its growing population. More than 3,000 new residents have chosen Waukegan as their home in just the last four years!

• Population: 94,829…and growing!
• Daytime population of more than 83,000
• 9th largest community in Illinois
• Average household income of $61,907
• More than 30,000 housing units with a 95% occupancy rate
• Median home value of $168,865
• Numerous housing options that offer a wide variety of residential choices and financial ranges
• A strong work force of more than 43,000 people
• County seat of Lake County, Illinois, with bustling county offices and buildings located in the heart of downtown
• Downtown Waukegan is once again becoming a nighttime destination. The renovated Genesee Theatre has already seen more than 100,000 visitors since its reopening