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Illinois

12,812,508 residents · 102 counties · 1461 cities · 3,265 census tracts
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Illinois has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,812,508
+3%since 2000
from 12,419,293 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11.3M11.7M12.2M12.6M13.0M1990201020202024Illinois
202412.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,428
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,590 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,306
+61%since 2000
from $23,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Illinois on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(8,424,140)
Black14.9%(1,856,152)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,530,262)
Asian3.4%(419,916)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(7,540,249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(7,472,751)
Black13.9%(1,775,612)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(2,337,410)
Asian5.8%(747,280)
Other2.5%(321,383)
Diversity Score74.2%(9,502,756)
Diversity Score
74
+22%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Chicago2,731,585
2.Aurora181,505
3.Naperville153,114
4.Joliet152,241
5.Rockford147,384
6.Elgin115,476
7.Springfield112,989
8.Peoria110,920
9.Champaign91,195
10.Waukegan87,940
11.Cicero81,858
12.Bloomington78,804
Frequently asked

How many people live in Illinois?

Illinois has about 12,812,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Illinois?

The typical household in Illinois earns about $68,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Illinois expensive?

In Illinois, the median home is worth about $202,100, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Illinois?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,381,906 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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