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The current estimated population of Antioch, Illinois, is 14,622, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has grown modestly in recent years due to its suburban location within the Chicago metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1892
  • County Affiliated: Lake County
  • Land Area: 8.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,700 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 847, 224
  • Zip Codes: 60002

Geography and Location

Antioch, Illinois, is located in the northeastern part of the state, within Lake County, near the Illinois-Wisconsin border. The town is situated about 55 miles north of Chicago and 10 miles west of Lake Michigan, making it part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Antioch experiences a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The town’s geography includes flat to gently rolling terrain, with numerous lakes and wetlands scattered throughout the area, including the nearby Chain O’Lakes, which is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other water activities. Antioch is served by U.S. Route 173 and is located near Interstate 94, providing easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee. The town has a charming downtown area, with historic buildings, shops, and restaurants, contributing to its small-town atmosphere. Despite its growth as a suburban community, Antioch retains a rural feel, with plenty of open space, parks, and recreational opportunities, making it an appealing location for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.7 years
Median household income: $56,481
Median house value: $166,400

Population by Race

Races in Antioch:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.1%)
  • Hispanic (4.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (1.1%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (33.7%), Irish (20.5%), Polish (12.3%), Italian (10.4%), English (9.3%), French (5.3%).

Elevation: 770 feet

Land area: 7.4 square miles

Map of Antioch, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Antioch

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Antioch village

  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

3.4% Foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.8% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,591 (+41.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Antioch:

  • NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; MCHENRY, IL)
  • AURORA MEDICAL CTR KENOSHA (about 16 miles; KENOSHA, WI)
  • CONDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LIBERTYVILLE, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Antioch:

  • KENOSHA REGIONAL (about 15 miles; KENOSHA, WI; Abbreviation: ENW)
  • GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL (about 35 miles; MILWAUKEE, WI; Abbreviation: MKE)
  • CHICAGO O’HARE INTL (about 38 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: ORD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Antioch:

  • CAMP LAKE (about 6 miles; CAMP LAKE, WI; Abbreviation: 49C)
  • WESTOSHA (about 8 miles; WILMOT, WI; Abbreviation: 5K6)
  • CAMPBELL (about 12 miles; GRAYSLAKE, IL; Abbreviation: C81)

Amtrak station near Antioch:

  • 20 miles: STURTEVANT (2904 WISCONSIN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Antioch:

  • COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY (about 11 miles; GRAYSLAKE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,973)
  • GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 18 miles; KENOSHA, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,575)
  • MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,707)
  • WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE (about 26 miles; PALATINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 8,229)
  • TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DEERFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,121)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE (about 31 miles; KENOSHA, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,945)
  • OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; DES PLAINES, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,749)

Schools

Public high school in Antioch:

  • ANTIOCH COMM HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,232; Location: 1133 MAIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Antioch:

  • ANTIOCH UPPER GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 886; Location: 800 HIGHVIEW DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 628; Location: 433 E DEPOT ST; Grades: PK – 02)
  • W C PETTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 382; Location: 850 HIGHVIEW DR; Grades: 02 – 05)
  • EMMONS GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 375; Location: 24226 W BEACH GROVE; Grades: KG – 08)
  • OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 343; Location: 22018 W GRASS LAKE; Grades: 02 – 05)
  • ANTIOCH ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 302; Location: 817 N MAIN ST; Grades: 02 – 05)
  • GRASS LAKE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 236; Location: 26177 W GRASS LAKE; Grades: PK – 08)

Private primary/middle schools in Antioch:

  • ST PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 900 ST PETER STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • FAITH EVANG LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 183; Location: 1275 S MAIN STREET; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Antioch:

  • ANTIOCH P.L.D. (Operating income: $1,406,272; Location: 757 MAIN STREET; 84,435 books; 6,920 audio materials; 6,192 video materials; 529 serial subscriptions)

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