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Waukegan city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Waukegan city • Census GEOID: 1779293 • Lake County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Waukegan city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $71,919 ±$3,861
Per Capita Income $33,249 ±$1,375
Poverty Rate 15.3% ±1.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 13,385 ±1,621
Unemployment Rate 6.4% ±1.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 45,192 ±1,257
Broadband Internet Rate 90% ±1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).