Economy & Jobs — Waukegan, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,919 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,667 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 47,697 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Professional | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 585 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
| Physician Offices | 452 |
| Dental Offices | 407 |
| Real Estate Offices | 355 |
| Law Offices | 348 |
| Insurance Agencies | 321 |
| Beauty Salons | 247 |
| Child Day Care | 237 |
| Auto Repair | 217 |
| Gas Stations | 174 |
| Commercial Banks | 165 |
| Accounting Firms | 154 |
| Fitness Centers | 143 |
| Coffee Shops | 139 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
