North Chicago, IL Demographics

A map of North Chicago's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,410	11,147	40.5%	36.2%
White	7,700	8,149	25.1%	26.5%
Black	7,265	8,274	23.7%	26.9%
Asian	1,856	1,710	6.1%	5.6%
Multiracial	1,093	1,042	3.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	319	437	1.0%	1.4%

North Chicago, Illinois has an estimated population of 30,643, a less than 1% change from the 30,759 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.5% Hispanic, 25.1% White, 23.7% Black, 6.1% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Chicago has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Chicago, that probability was 72.2% in 2020 and 71.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Chicago is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Chicago was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Chicago's White Population

7,700 residents of North Chicago, or 25.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Chicago is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. North Chicago ranks 1412th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of North Chicago's population has decreased from 26.5% to 25.1%.

North Chicago is more White than neighboring Park City (10.8% White), and Waukegan (16.7% White). North Chicago is less White than neighboring Lake Bluff (83.7% White), Knollwood (73.2% White), and Green Oaks (74.1% White).

North Chicago's Black Population

7,265 residents of North Chicago, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Chicago is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. North Chicago ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of North Chicago's population has decreased from 26.9% to 23.7%.

North Chicago is more Black than neighboring Lake Bluff (0% Black), Knollwood (6.2% Black), Park City (6.4% Black), Waukegan (16.6% Black), and Green Oaks (1.4% Black).

North Chicago's Asian Population

1,856 residents of North Chicago, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Chicago is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. North Chicago ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of North Chicago's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.1%.

North Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Knollwood (1.8% Asian), and Waukegan (5.4% Asian). North Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Lake Bluff (6.5% Asian), Park City (6.3% Asian), and Green Oaks (9.4% Asian).

North Chicago's Hispanic Population

12,410 residents of North Chicago, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Chicago is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Chicago ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of North Chicago's population has increased from 36.2% to 40.5%.

North Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Bluff (6.2% Hispanic), Knollwood (18.8% Hispanic), and Green Oaks (10.7% Hispanic). North Chicago is less Hispanic than neighboring Park City (75.1% Hispanic), and Waukegan (57.9% Hispanic).

North Chicago's Native American/Other Population

319 residents of North Chicago, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Chicago is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Chicago ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Chicago's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Bluff (0% Native American/Other), Knollwood (0% Native American/Other), Park City (0.4% Native American/Other), Waukegan (0.7% Native American/Other), and Green Oaks (0.4% Native American/Other).

North Chicago's Multiracial Population

1,093 residents of North Chicago, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Chicago is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Chicago ranks 776th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Chicago's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Multiracial residents' share of North Chicago's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

North Chicago is more Multiracial than neighboring Knollwood (0% Multiracial), Park City (1% Multiracial), and Waukegan (2.7% Multiracial). North Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Bluff (3.7% Multiracial), and Green Oaks (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.