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Waukegan city, Illinois

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

Demographics & Population Profile

Population and demographics for Waukegan city.

Demographic Variable Estimate / Count Margin of Error Period Source
Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) 87,940 — 2025 Census
Median Age 35.5 yrs ±1.2 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 32,042 ±851 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).