Census tract · Lake County
Census Tract 8617.02, Lake County, Illinois
Census Tract 8617.02, GEOID 17097861702, in Lake County, Illinois, entirely within Waukegan and Waukegan Township. 3,802 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±459); the 2020 Census counted 4,289.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,802
±459 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,289
Median household income
$92,702
±$27,473 (90% margin)
Lake County: $110,416
Median home value
$205,100
±$18,470 (90% margin)
Lake County: $345,700
Median gross rent
$1,320
±$179 (90% margin)
Lake County: $1,477
Where is Census Tract 8617.02?
Census Tract 8617.02 is one of 160 census tracts in Lake County, Illinois. It covers 0.98 square miles of land, 4,399 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 17097861702, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Waukegan | 100% |
| Waukegan Township | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 8617.02: Tract 8617.01 ($97,056), Tract 8618.03 ($77,894), Tract 8621 ($69,713), Tract 8622 ($62,125) and Tract 8661 ($48,372). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 8617.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 8617.02's population at 3,802 (±459) in 1,413 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,289 residents and 1,541 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 8617.02 | Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,802 ±459 | 89,076 |
| Households | 1,413 ±126 | 32,042 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.21 | 2.72 |
| Housing units | 1,469 ±111 | 33,229 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 8617.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 8617.02 is 40.7 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 46.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.0%. 19.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 8617.02 | Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±1.9 | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±4.3 pts | 22.8% |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±3.8 pts | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46.6% ±11.5 pts | 57.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.0% ±9.5 pts | 16.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±5.2 pts | 16.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.7 pts | 2.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 19.7% ±7.5 pts | 31.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.3% ±11.1 pts | 54.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.9% |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±2.9 pts | 10.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±6.1 pts | 16.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.0% ±9.9 pts | 75.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.9% ±9.8 pts | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4% ±6.8 pts | 7.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.9% ±2.3 pts | 87.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 8617.02 earn?
Half of the 1,413 households in Census Tract 8617.02 earn less than $92,702 a year (±$27,473), against $110,416 across Lake County: 106th highest of the county's 155 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 8617.02 | Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,702 ±$27,473 | $71,919 |
| Mean household income | $108,859 ±$13,353 | $92,476 |
| Per capita income | $40,435 ±$5,279 | $33,249 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±4.8 pts | 15.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±8.6 pts | 24.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±5.1 pts | 19.8% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.1 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±4.6 pts | 90.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 8617.02?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Census Tract 8617.02's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,100 by its owner (±$18,470). The median renter pays $1,320 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 8617.02 | Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,100 ±$18,470 | $190,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,320 ±$179 | $1,205 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9% ±26.0 pts | 38.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,809 ±$127 | $1,682 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8% ±8.8 pts | 50.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.2% ±8.8 pts | 49.8% |
| Housing units | 1,469 ±111 | 33,229 |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0% ±7.1 pts | 51.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7% ±4.5 pts | 18.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±4.9 pts | 8.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 8617.02 get to work?
67.2% of Census Tract 8617.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 8617.02 | Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7% ±8.6 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±6.4 pts | 6.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.2% ±8.5 pts | 70.1% |
| Carpooled | 21.6% ±9.1 pts | 16.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.1% |
| Walked | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±2.6 | 26.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 8617.02 compare with the other tracts in Lake County?
Among Lake County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 8617.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lake County | In Waukegan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 159 | 14th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 159 | 13th of 21 |
| Median household income | 106th of 155 | 2nd of 20 |
| Per capita income | 113th of 159 | 3rd of 21 |
| Median home value | 125th of 154 | 7th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 98th of 138 | 7th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 84 | 15th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st of 154 | 3rd of 20 |
| Median age | 77th of 159 | 5th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 96th of 155 | 4th of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Lake County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8601.06 | 103rd | $94,917±$26,777 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8637.02 | 104th | $93,542±$12,730 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8611.05 | 105th | $92,813±$20,858 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8617.02 | 106th | $92,702±$27,473 |
| Tract 8609.05 | 107th | $92,420±$13,860 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8619.01 | 108th | $89,183±$15,588 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8616.07 | 109th | $89,167±$15,574 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 8617.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 8617.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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