Waukegan, IL Employment

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17%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
3%
Household income NAT. AVG.
5%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,827$31,502$29,829
Median household income$53,778$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$71,446$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$40,287$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$32,252$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$25,217$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate4.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level15.5%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Waukegan is 17% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Waukegan is 3% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Waukegan is 5% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Waukegan is 3% higher than the national average

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      $35,848 $53,778 $107,556
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Waukegan median earnings by income bracket

      Waukegan employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.5%8.5%
      Manufacturing sector19.9%19.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.8%2.8%
      Wholesale & retail services16.9%16.9%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.7%8.7%
      Education, health & social services9.9%9.9%
      Other29.8%29.8%

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      North Barrington, IL2,789$197,188256.4%
      Waukegan, IL87,157$53,7782.8%

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      Source: The Waukegan, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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