Census tract · Lake County
Census Tract 8629.02, Lake County, Illinois
Census Tract 8629.02, GEOID 17097862902, in Lake County, Illinois, entirely within North Chicago and Waukegan Township. 2,708 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±583); the 2020 Census counted 2,782.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,708
±583 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,782
Median household income
$67,576
±$32,713 (90% margin)
Lake County: $110,416
Median home value
$166,700
±$54,972 (90% margin)
Lake County: $345,700
Median gross rent
$1,049
±$331 (90% margin)
Lake County: $1,477
Where is Census Tract 8629.02?
Census Tract 8629.02 is one of 160 census tracts in Lake County, Illinois. It covers 0.35 square miles of land, 7,971 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 17097862902, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| North Chicago | 100% |
| Waukegan Township | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 8629.02: Tract 8625.02 ($83,088), Tract 8628 ($22,981), Tract 8629.01 ($58,125) and Tract 8631 ($55,729). 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 8629.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 8629.02's population at 2,708 (±583) in 960 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,782 residents and 1,062 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 8629.02 | North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,708±583 | 30,643 |
| Households | 960±156 | 7,036 |
| Average household size | 2.79±0.42 | 2.71 |
| Housing units | 1,063±155 | 7,894 |
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 8629.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 8629.02 is 29.3 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 72.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.0%. 28.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 8629.02 | North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3±7.6 | 23.2 |
| Under 18 years | 28.0%±8.2 pts | 18.2% |
| 65 years and over | 12.2%±5.1 pts | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 72.0%±9.7 pts | 40.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±3.2 pts | 25.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0%±8.8 pts | 23.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 3.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 28.6%±8.4 pts | 19.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 62.4%±8.9 pts | 39.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±2.7 pts | 17.2% |
| With a disability | 9.4%±4.9 pts | 9.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.9%±6.6 pts | 13.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.9%±8.3 pts | 81.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.1%±5.2 pts | 20.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±4.0 pts | 7.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.2%±11.3 pts | 65.4% |
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 8629.02 earn?
Half of the 960 households in Census Tract 8629.02 earn less than $67,576 a year (±$32,713), against $110,416 across Lake County: 134th highest of the county's 155 tracts with a reliable estimate. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 8629.02 | North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,576±$32,713 | $60,172 |
| Mean household income | $74,699±$20,225 | $70,994 |
| Per capita income | $22,172±$3,501 | $24,592 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4%±12.3 pts | 24.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9%±19.7 pts | 35.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.0%±13.1 pts | 21.6% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0%±5.5 pts | 95.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±6.7 pts | 86.7% |
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 8629.02?
Owners occupy 29.4% of Census Tract 8629.02's occupied homes and renters 70.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,700 by its owner (±$54,972). The median renter pays $1,049 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 8629.02 | North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,700±$54,972 | $159,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,049±$331 | $1,426 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2%±16.7 pts | 45.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,429±$412 | $1,662 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 29.4%±11.0 pts | 32.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 70.6%±11.0 pts | 67.4% |
| Housing units | 1,063±155 | 7,894 |
| Single-family detached homes | 33.4%±9.4 pts | 37.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±2.8 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7%±2.8 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9%±11.8 pts | 18.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.6%±8.4 pts | 13.8% |
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 8629.02 get to work?
63.3% of Census Tract 8629.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Tract 8629.02 | North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6%±10.4 pts | 76.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±4.4 pts | 9.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3%±11.6 pts | 40.8% |
| Carpooled | 32.1%±11.9 pts | 9.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±1.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 22.3% |
| Worked from home | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 25.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±4.0 | 16.8 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 8629.02 compare with the other tracts in Lake County?
Among Lake County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 8629.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lake County | In North Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 142nd of 159 | 6th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 159 | 3rd of 9 |
| Median household income | 134th of 155 | 2nd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 153rd of 159 | 6th of 9 |
| Median home value | 142nd of 154 | 3rd of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 128th of 138 | 5th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 84 | 4th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 150th of 154 | 4th of 5 |
| Median age | 153rd of 159 | 4th of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 153rd of 155 | 4th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Lake County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8618.04 | 131st | $70,722±$18,678 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8621 | 132nd | $69,713±$16,687 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8642.06 | 133rd | $68,185±$19,376 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8629.02 | 134th | $67,576±$32,713 |
| Tract 8613.03 | 135th | $66,595±$16,419 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8608.07 | 136th | $66,500±$18,088 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8625.01 | 137th | $66,447±$14,040 · 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 8629.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 8629.02 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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