Waukegan township, Illinois
Waukegan township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Waukegan township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 89,045. The land area covers 21.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 89,045 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 31,361 | ±835 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 32,893 | ±842 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,361 | ±835 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,532 | ±350 |
| Median Home Value | $176,300 | ±$5,471 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,135 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,896 | ±$2,733 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,357 | ±$1,130 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15,302 | ±1,764 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 43,406 | ±1,286 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 89,643 (2024)
ID: 163051
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: HR DIRECTOR
149 S GENESEE ST, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-5685
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Waukegan | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | PK-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | PK-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | PK | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | 06-08 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | PK-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | PK-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Waukegan | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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State Career College
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College Vocational | 2.1 mi away | 3575 Grand Avenue Suite C - 1,2,3, Gurnee, IL, 60061 |
8476933838
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WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 128 NORTH COUNTY STREET, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60085 |
(847) 623-2041
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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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College | 5.2 mi away | 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL, 60064-3095 |
8475783000
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HINKSTON PARK FIELD HOUSE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 800 NORTH BALDWIN AVENUE, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60085 |
(847) 263-8077
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
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College Vocational | 8.0 mi away | 751 E Park Ave, Libertyville, IL, 60048 |
6305283330
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WARREN-NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 224 NORTH O'PLAINE ROAD, GURNEE, IL, 60031 |
(847) 244-5150
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College of Lake County
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College | 8.5 mi away | 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL, 60030-1198 |
8475432000
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WARREN-NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 224 NORTH O'PLAINE ROAD, GURNEE, IL, 60031 |
(847) 244-5150
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Lake Forest College
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College | 8.7 mi away | 555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2338 |
8472343100
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NORTH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 2100 ARGONNE DRIVE, NORTH CHICAGO, IL, 60064 |
(847) 689-0125
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO WAUKEGAN RGNL AP, IL US, located 3.0 miles from Waukegan township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 16.0° | 23.4° | 1.41" | — |
| February | 34.1° | 18.4° | 26.3° | 1.52" | — |
| March | 44.3° | 26.9° | 35.6° | 2.22" | — |
| April | 55.5° | 36.0° | 45.8° | 3.77" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 45.9° | 56.3° | 3.92" | — |
| June | 76.6° | 56.1° | 66.3° | 4.45" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 61.9° | 71.6° | 3.48" | — |
| August | 80.0° | 61.1° | 70.5° | 3.59" | — |
| September | 73.1° | 53.6° | 63.4° | 3.57" | — |
| October | 60.9° | 42.7° | 51.8° | 3.25" | — |
| November | 47.5° | 31.4° | 39.5° | 2.26" | — |
| December | 35.9° | 21.8° | 28.9° | 1.86" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Park City city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| North Chicago city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Gurnee village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Beach Park village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Zion city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709779306. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.