RANKING · 2024 ACS · 335 SHOWN OF 335
Fastest shrinking, Illinois cities
Illinois cities with the steepest population decline from the 2020 census to 2024. This list covers the 335 cities in Illinois that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 335 is -0.8%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Lisle, IL, up 273 places to #20.
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES