Waukegan Population 2026
Waukegan has a population of 88,475, making it the #385 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 100× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,475
Rank in United States
#385
Coordinates
42.36°N, 87.84°W
~199 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
989 km
614 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Waukegan
- North Chicago29,491 people · ~4 km away
- Gurnee31,056 people · ~5 km away
- Mundelein31,582 people · ~17 km away
- Highland Park29,743 people · ~21 km away
- Pleasant Prairie20,726 people · ~22 km away
- Kenosha99,858 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waukegan?
Waukegan has a population of 88,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #385 biggest city in United States.
What state is Waukegan in?
Waukegan is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Waukegan the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 989 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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