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Illinois Overview

Dec 3, 1818
INCORPORATED
57,916
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
55,518
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,398
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
600
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
1,235
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
279
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
229.8
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
60629
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Chicago
LARGEST CITY
Cook County
LARGEST COUNTY
12,757,634
TOTAL POPULATION
6,313,019
MALE POPULATION
6,444,615
FEMALE POPULATION
97.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,198
PER CAPITA INCOME
$99,215
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,433
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,242
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,698,657
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Illinois Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Illinois

The largest zip codes in Illinois by population are 60629 (108,997), 60618 (92,235), 60632 (86,372), 60647 (85,685), and 60639 (85,248).
108,997 (0.85%)
92,235 (0.72%)
86,372 (0.68%)
85,685 (0.67%)
85,248 (0.67%)
84,189 (0.66%)
83,188 (0.65%)
82,749 (0.65%)
80,296 (0.63%)
76,611 (0.60%)
75,873 (0.59%)
71,701 (0.56%)
71,465 (0.56%)
71,192 (0.56%)
68,968 (0.54%)
68,330 (0.54%)
67,317 (0.53%)
65,229 (0.51%)
64,659 (0.51%)
63,241 (0.50%)
62,071 (0.49%)
61,988 (0.49%)
61,419 (0.48%)
60,443 (0.47%)
59,466 (0.47%)
57,799 (0.45%)
57,665 (0.45%)
56,651 (0.44%)
55,295 (0.43%)
53,944 (0.42%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Illinois

The largest cities in Illinois by population are Chicago (2,721,914), Aurora (181,405), Joliet (150,221), Naperville (149,089), and Rockford (148,173).
2,721,914 (21.34%)
181,405 (1.42%)
150,221 (1.18%)
149,089 (1.17%)
148,173 (1.16%)
114,214 (0.90%)
114,190 (0.90%)
113,054 (0.89%)
89,435 (0.70%)
88,628 (0.69%)
84,189 (0.66%)
78,788 (0.62%)
77,571 (0.61%)
77,181 (0.60%)
76,794 (0.60%)
73,755 (0.58%)
70,975 (0.56%)
67,223 (0.53%)
67,076 (0.53%)
60,087 (0.47%)
58,345 (0.46%)
57,665 (0.45%)
56,556 (0.44%)
56,191 (0.44%)
55,571 (0.44%)
53,834 (0.42%)
53,673 (0.42%)
52,920 (0.41%)
51,744 (0.41%)
49,996 (0.39%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Illinois

The largest counties in Illinois by population are Cook County (5,225,367), DuPage County (930,559), Lake County (713,159), Will County (696,774), and Kane County (517,254).
5,225,367 (40.96%)
930,559 (7.29%)
713,159 (5.59%)
696,774 (5.46%)
517,254 (4.05%)
311,133 (2.44%)
284,591 (2.23%)
265,512 (2.08%)
256,791 (2.01%)
206,525 (1.62%)
196,122 (1.54%)
181,186 (1.42%)
171,284 (1.34%)
143,819 (1.13%)
132,795 (1.04%)
131,276 (1.03%)
109,495 (0.86%)
107,421 (0.84%)
103,542 (0.81%)
100,686 (0.79%)
74,113 (0.58%)
67,120 (0.53%)
65,583 (0.51%)
55,569 (0.44%)
53,459 (0.42%)
53,176 (0.42%)
52,624 (0.41%)
51,672 (0.41%)
49,751 (0.39%)
49,157 (0.39%)
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Race in Illinois

The most populous races in Illinois are White / Caucasian (8,388,659 | 65.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2,275,704 | 17.8%), and Black / African American (1,774,605 | 13.9%).
Race in Illinois
Race# Population% Population
Asian738,0715.8%
Black / African American1,774,60513.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific5,4760.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,275,70417.8%
Native / Alaskan55,8190.4%
White / Caucasian8,388,65965.7%
Two or more Races952,4517.5%
Some other Race842,5536.6%
Total12,757,634100.0%

Ancestry in Illinois

The most populous ancestries reported in Illinois are German (2,105,378 | 16.5%), Mexican (1,764,985 | 13.8%), Irish (1,370,654 | 10.7%), English (809,227 | 6.3%), and Polish (807,077 | 6.3%), together accounting for 53.7% of all Illinois residents.
Ancestry in Illinois
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,6010.0%
African71,5300.6%
Alaska Native1880.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1110.0%
Albanian14,4000.1%
Aleut570.0%
Alsatian4220.0%
American438,0623.4%
Apache2,5010.0%
Arab96,3340.8%
Arapaho510.0%
Argentinean6,2730.1%
Armenian9,3460.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac14,8020.1%
Australian3,1100.0%
Austrian32,9830.3%
Bahamian4350.0%
Bangladeshi7670.0%
Barbadian7100.0%
Basque5080.0%
Belgian24,6120.2%
Belizean7,1320.1%
Bermudan1850.0%
Bhutanese35,2960.3%
Blackfeet4,5210.0%
Bolivian3,2520.0%
Brazilian7,0300.1%
British46,8080.4%
British West Indian6820.0%
Bulgarian17,1060.1%
Burmese73,0810.6%
Cajun4210.0%
Cambodian6,4040.1%
Canadian12,9830.1%
Cape Verdean2810.0%
Carpatho Rusyn1590.0%
Celtic7620.0%
Central American91,6120.7%
Central American Indian11,7250.1%
Cherokee25,3840.2%
Cheyenne2550.0%
Chickasaw4520.0%
Chilean4,3900.0%
Chinese950.0%
Chippewa2,8730.0%
Choctaw3,1440.0%
Colombian28,5370.2%
Colville20.0%
Comanche6200.0%
Costa Rican2,7850.0%
Cree2360.0%
Creek8860.0%
Croatian37,3610.3%
Crow1800.0%
Cuban28,5950.2%
Cypriot2940.0%
Czech89,0380.7%
Czechoslovakian13,4470.1%
Danish40,2380.3%
Delaware1540.0%
Dominican9,3110.1%
Dutch132,6021.0%
Dutch West Indian1890.0%
Eastern European42,0880.3%
Ecuadorian32,1180.3%
Egyptian8,5300.1%
English809,2276.3%
Estonian1,0530.0%
Ethiopian7,3740.1%
European166,2311.3%
Fijian1140.0%
Filipino7,5300.1%
Finnish14,6620.1%
French190,9281.5%
French American Indian3810.0%
French Canadian29,8230.2%
German2,105,37816.5%
German Russian4400.0%
Ghanaian6,5520.1%
Greek86,4930.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,5560.0%
Guatemalan43,3590.3%
Guyanese1,4640.0%
Haitian10,2230.1%
Hmong820.0%
Honduran17,2410.1%
Hopi640.0%
Houma300.0%
Hungarian41,4690.3%
Icelander8200.0%
Indian (Asian)156,2071.2%
Indonesian7,6130.1%
Inupiat4070.0%
Iranian11,2410.1%
Iraqi7,6890.1%
Irish1,370,65410.7%
Iroquois1,5020.0%
Israeli3,7990.0%
Italian701,3825.5%
Jamaican15,1570.1%
Japanese5,5450.0%
Jordanian10,1810.1%
Kenyan1,4750.0%
Kiowa1340.0%
Korean169,5201.3%
Laotian2,6780.0%
Latvian4,9120.0%
Lebanese12,3640.1%
Liberian7100.0%
Lithuanian72,2550.6%
Lumbee2340.0%
Luxembourger5,3030.0%
Macedonian6,7900.1%
Malaysian6,9880.1%
Maltese8150.0%
Menominee5760.0%
Mexican1,764,98513.8%
Mexican American Indian37,0330.3%
Mongolian1,7080.0%
Moroccan4,9410.0%
Native Hawaiian6,4750.1%
Navajo2,4240.0%
Nepalese320.0%
New Zealander4060.0%
Nicaraguan4,0250.0%
Nigerian28,3900.2%
Northern European14,1720.1%
Norwegian137,4031.1%
Okinawan4070.0%
Osage1790.0%
Ottawa2090.0%
Paiute1720.0%
Pakistani13,6380.1%
Palestinian19,4400.2%
Panamanian3,5370.0%
Paraguayan2900.0%
Pennsylvania German3,3170.0%
Peruvian13,7980.1%
Pima950.0%
Polish807,0776.3%
Portuguese11,4420.1%
Potawatomi6230.0%
Pueblo2370.0%
Puerto Rican208,9141.6%
Puget Sound Salish970.0%
Romanian34,0930.3%
Russian98,9860.8%
Salvadoran20,2350.2%
Samoan2,2210.0%
Scandinavian27,9330.2%
Scotch-Irish66,3770.5%
Scottish141,0711.1%
Seminole1820.0%
Senegalese7680.0%
Serbian25,4070.2%
Shoshone1380.0%
Sierra Leonean2270.0%
Sioux2,6750.0%
Slavic5,1930.0%
Slovak31,2710.3%
Slovene12,2700.1%
Somali1,6370.0%
South African2,0680.0%
South American102,4760.8%
South American Indian1,8660.0%
Soviet Union1880.0%
Spaniard19,9430.2%
Spanish12,7040.1%
Spanish American3790.0%
Spanish American Indian770.0%
Sri Lankan37,5900.3%
Subsaharan African134,2781.1%
Sudanese2,1360.0%
Swedish226,1571.8%
Swiss32,6450.3%
Syrian6,7610.1%
Taiwanese4820.0%
Thai274,4282.1%
Tlingit-Haida630.0%
Tohono O'Odham570.0%
Tongan3220.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,4710.0%
Tsimshian80.0%
Turkish7,6380.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1750.0%
Ugandan5730.0%
Ukrainian55,0400.4%
Uruguayan1,0570.0%
Ute580.0%
Venezuelan11,9060.1%
Vietnamese2,8490.0%
Welsh45,7690.4%
West Indian3,3260.0%
Yakama180.0%
Yaqui3240.0%
Yugoslavian16,8980.1%
Yuman370.0%
Yup'ik290.0%
Zimbabwean4390.0%
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Immigrants in Illinois

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Illinois came from Latin America (778,003 | 6.1%), Central America (681,424 | 5.3%), Mexico (626,958 | 4.9%), Asia (560,341 | 4.4%), and Europe (363,591 | 2.9%), together accounting for 23.6% of all Illinois residents.
Immigrants in Illinois
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,3120.0%
Africa79,2180.6%
Albania6,4880.1%
Argentina3,9550.0%
Armenia7340.0%
Asia560,3414.4%
Australia2,4580.0%
Austria2,3760.0%
Azores270.0%
Bahamas3340.0%
Bangladesh2,7310.0%
Barbados4220.0%
Belarus6,1860.1%
Belgium7750.0%
Belize4,6390.0%
Bolivia1,9130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina10,7760.1%
Brazil8,7780.1%
Bulgaria14,1650.1%
Cabo Verde120.0%
Cambodia3,0650.0%
Cameroon1,8560.0%
Canada19,3060.2%
Caribbean26,2250.2%
Central America681,4245.3%
Chile2,2910.0%
China87,6150.7%
Colombia16,5530.1%
Congo1,1420.0%
Costa Rica1,3050.0%
Croatia3,9770.0%
Cuba7,1710.1%
Czechoslovakia4,7410.0%
Denmark6760.0%
Dominica660.0%
Dominican Republic3,8670.0%
Eastern Africa14,4880.1%
Eastern Asia143,2361.1%
Eastern Europe271,9732.1%
Ecuador16,8440.1%
Egypt5,7620.1%
El Salvador11,0090.1%
England8,5510.1%
Eritrea7350.0%
Ethiopia4,7750.0%
Europe363,5912.9%
Fiji2670.0%
France5,8950.1%
Germany18,7530.2%
Ghana7,0430.1%
Greece10,7200.1%
Grenada910.0%
Guatemala22,7930.2%
Guyana1,1780.0%
Haiti4,5330.0%
Honduras10,7620.1%
Hong Kong5,0160.0%
Hungary1,4320.0%
India166,4091.3%
Indonesia1,7800.0%
Iran6,9220.1%
Iraq13,2140.1%
Ireland6,6110.1%
Israel4,1770.0%
Italy15,6790.1%
Jamaica8,1680.1%
Japan10,9430.1%
Jordan8,8270.1%
Kazakhstan2,0700.0%
Kenya2,3570.0%
Korea40,3930.3%
Kuwait1,6300.0%
Laos3,5120.0%
Latin America778,0036.1%
Latvia1,5680.0%
Lebanon3,0800.0%
Liberia6150.0%
Lithuania10,2490.1%
Malaysia3,2560.0%
Mexico626,9584.9%
Micronesia1870.0%
Middle Africa7,8300.1%
Moldova4,9380.0%
Morocco3,7810.0%
Nepal3,2310.0%
Netherlands2,0170.0%
Nicaragua1,9540.0%
Nigeria21,1860.2%
North Macedonia4,2110.0%
Northern Africa14,0350.1%
Northern Europe29,1580.2%
Norway6790.0%
Oceania4,0790.0%
Pakistan29,5190.2%
Panama1,9020.0%
Peru8,1610.1%
Philippines93,0030.7%
Poland124,4741.0%
Portugal5410.0%
Romania14,7360.1%
Russia16,3080.1%
Saudi Arabia3,3630.0%
Scotland1,3610.0%
Senegal8930.0%
Serbia8,5740.1%
Sierra Leone3350.0%
Singapore1,1680.0%
Somalia9820.0%
South Africa2,9880.0%
South America70,3540.5%
South Central Asia218,6851.7%
South Eastern Asia139,9341.1%
Southern Europe29,8480.2%
Spain2,8610.0%
Sri Lanka1,4030.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines720.0%
Sudan1,0470.0%
Sweden1,1870.0%
Switzerland9100.0%
Syria6,7810.1%
Taiwan8,2350.1%
Thailand7,3230.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1,2240.0%
Turkey4,8230.0%
Uganda1,0430.0%
Ukraine29,3160.2%
Uruguay5890.0%
Uzbekistan2,0170.0%
Venezuela9,6880.1%
Vietnam22,2690.2%
West Indies1140.0%
Western Africa34,4120.3%
Western Asia51,3690.4%
Western Europe30,7500.2%
Yemen1,7710.0%
Zaire4,4140.0%
Zimbabwe4940.0%
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Sex and Age in Illinois

Sex and Age in Illinois

The most populous age groups in Illinois are 25 to 29 Years (440,022 | 7.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (429,405 | 6.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Illinois
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years369,069 (5.9%)352,096 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years389,011 (6.2%)375,340 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years424,566 (6.7%)402,408 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years435,034 (6.9%)414,085 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years433,294 (6.9%)416,315 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years440,022 (7.0%)429,405 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years439,013 (7.0%)426,754 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years433,926 (6.9%)424,675 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years412,580 (6.5%)402,585 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years399,642 (6.3%)395,240 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years407,602 (6.5%)405,447 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years421,210 (6.7%)426,757 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years395,042 (6.3%)415,609 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years322,656 (5.1%)355,525 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years248,048 (3.9%)286,053 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years157,600 (2.5%)203,897 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years95,396 (1.5%)139,335 (2.2%)
85 Years and over89,308 (1.4%)173,089 (2.7%)
Total6,313,019 (100.0%)6,444,615 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Illinois

Median Family Size in Illinois

The median family size in Illinois is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,301,882 | 73.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (236,088 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Illinois
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,301,882 (73.5%)3.21
Single Male/Father236,088 (7.5%)2.90
Single Female/Mother596,133 (19.0%)3.16
Total Families3,134,103 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Illinois

The median household size in Illinois is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (596,133 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (1,834,658 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Illinois
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,301,882 (46.3%)3.24
Single Male/Father236,088 (4.8%)3.27
Single Female/Mother596,133 (12.0%)3.36
Non-family1,834,658 (36.9%)1.23
Total Households4,968,761 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Illinois

Out of a total of 4,968,761 households in Illinois, 3,134,103 (63.1%) are family households, while 1,834,658 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,339,569, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,510,982.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Illinois
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,510,982 (30.4%)
2-Person Households1,339,569 (27.0%)273,127 (5.5%)
3-Person Households709,986 (14.3%)34,292 (0.7%)
4-Person Households622,802 (12.5%)11,568 (0.2%)
5-Person Households294,745 (5.9%)3,249 (0.1%)
6-Person Households104,757 (2.1%)637 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households62,244 (1.3%)803 (0.0%)
Total3,134,103 (63.1%)1,834,658 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Illinois

Fertility by Age in Illinois

Average fertility rate in Illinois is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Illinois
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2,948 (1.9%)7.0
20 to 34 years105,760 (69.2%)83.0
35 to 50 years44,117 (28.9%)34.0
Total152,825 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Illinois

67.8% of women with births (152,825) in Illinois are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Illinois
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years233 (7.9%)2,715 (92.1%)
20 to 34 years67,792 (64.1%)37,968 (35.9%)
35 to 50 years35,647 (80.8%)8,470 (19.2%)
Total103,615 (67.8%)49,210 (32.2%)

Fertility by Education in Illinois

Average fertility rate in Illinois is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Illinois
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School13,342 (8.7%)29.0
High School Diploma31,202 (20.4%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree42,974 (28.1%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree38,030 (24.9%)55.0
Graduate Degree27,277 (17.8%)66.0
Total152,825 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Illinois

32.2% of women with births in Illinois are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 54.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Illinois
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6,297 (47.2%)7,045 (52.8%)
High School Diploma14,135 (45.3%)17,067 (54.7%)
College or Associate's Degree24,581 (57.2%)18,393 (42.8%)
Bachelor's Degree33,314 (87.6%)4,716 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree25,286 (92.7%)1,991 (7.3%)
Total103,615 (67.8%)49,210 (32.2%)

Income in Illinois

Income Overview in Illinois

Per Capita Income in Illinois is $43,198, while median incomes of families and households are $99,215 and $78,433 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,757,634$43,198
Median Family Income3,134,103$99,215
Mean Family Income3,134,103$130,956
Median Household Income4,968,761$78,433
Mean Household Income4,968,761$108,873
Income Deficit3,134,103$11,242
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,757,63429.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,757,63470.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,757,6340.48

Earnings by Sex in Illinois

Average Earnings in Illinois are $44,770, $52,394 for men and $36,899 for women, a difference of 29.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Illinois
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,623,635 (52.5%)$52,394
Female3,278,111 (47.5%)$36,899
Total6,901,746 (100.0%)$44,770

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Illinois

The most common earnings brackets in Illinois are $100,000+ for men (795,547 | 22.0%) and $100,000+ for women (366,216 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Illinois
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less146,928 (4.1%)190,842 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99998,267 (2.7%)128,310 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499100,528 (2.8%)128,741 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99970,358 (1.9%)96,814 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49993,148 (2.6%)121,884 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99971,791 (2.0%)98,263 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49976,039 (2.1%)100,746 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99955,915 (1.5%)82,014 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49971,645 (2.0%)99,453 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99991,887 (2.5%)117,152 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999175,192 (4.8%)205,496 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999182,119 (5.0%)196,753 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999164,272 (4.5%)176,518 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999165,469 (4.6%)156,961 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999172,938 (4.8%)157,181 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999144,364 (4.0%)127,084 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999278,888 (7.7%)238,725 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999234,845 (6.5%)186,418 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999433,495 (12.0%)302,540 (9.2%)
$100,000+795,547 (22.0%)366,216 (11.2%)
Total3,623,635 (100.0%)3,278,111 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Illinois

Average earnings in Illinois are $59,878 for men and $43,092 for women, a difference of 28.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,710, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,121. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,912, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,223.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Illinois
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,121$24,223
High School Diploma$45,473$29,396
College or Associate's Degree$55,560$36,227
Bachelor's Degree$82,997$57,375
Graduate Degree$107,710$74,912
Total$59,878$43,092

Family Income in Illinois

Family Income Brackets in Illinois

According to the Illinois family income data, there are 661,296 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50,146 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Illinois
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00094,0233.0%
$10,000 to $14,99950,1461.6%
$15,000 to $24,999128,4984.1%
$25,000 to $34,999159,8395.1%
$35,000 to $49,999266,3998.5%
$50,000 to $74,999454,44514.5%
$75,000 to $99,999423,10413.5%
$100,000 to $149,999661,29621.1%
$150,000 to $199,999385,49512.3%
$200,000+510,85916.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Illinois

4-person families (592,698 | 18.9%) account for the highest median family income in Illinois with $122,136 per family, while 2-person families (1,424,483 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $42,909 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Illinois
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,424,483 (45.5%)$85,818
3-Person Families698,733 (22.3%)$101,544
4-Person Families592,698 (18.9%)$122,136
5-Person Families272,128 (8.7%)$114,281
6-Person Families93,884 (3.0%)$112,253
7+ Person Families52,177 (1.7%)$116,535
Total3,134,103 (100.0%)$99,215

Family Income by Number of Earners in Illinois

The median family income in Illinois is $99,215, with families comprising 3+ earners (419,328) having the highest median family income of $147,504, while families with no earners (421,382) have the lowest median family income of $51,791, accounting for 13.4% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Illinois
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners421,382 (13.5%)$51,791
1 Earner961,778 (30.7%)$65,992
2 Earners1,331,615 (42.5%)$125,192
3+ Earners419,328 (13.4%)$147,504
Total3,134,103 (100.0%)$99,215

Household Income in Illinois

Household Income Brackets in Illinois

With 874,502 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Illinois, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 173,907 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Illinois
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000263,3445.3%
$10,000 to $14,999173,9073.5%
$15,000 to $24,999332,9076.7%
$25,000 to $34,999352,7827.1%
$35,000 to $49,999501,84510.1%
$50,000 to $74,999765,18915.4%
$75,000 to $99,999640,97012.9%
$100,000 to $149,999874,50217.6%
$150,000 to $199,999467,0649.4%
$200,000+601,22012.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Illinois

The median household income in Illinois is $78,433, with the highest median household income of $95,019 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,836,793 households (37.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,244, with 178,413 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Illinois
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years178,413 (3.6%)$38,244
25 to 44 Years1,645,571 (33.1%)$87,450
45 to 64 Years1,836,793 (37.0%)$95,019
65+ Years1,307,984 (26.3%)$55,569
Total4,968,761 (100.0%)$78,433

Poverty in Illinois

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Illinois

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of Illinois, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12,643 males (17.1%) and 109,420 females (20.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Illinois
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60,163 (16.6%)59,685 (17.2%)
5 Years12,643 (17.1%)12,193 (16.9%)
6 to 11 Years76,123 (16.0%)70,178 (15.5%)
12 to 14 Years35,893 (14.2%)34,895 (14.5%)
15 Years12,929 (14.9%)14,075 (16.8%)
16 and 17 Years23,184 (13.5%)22,945 (14.1%)
18 to 24 Years85,515 (15.4%)109,420 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Years73,092 (8.5%)117,578 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years66,455 (8.0%)95,071 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years62,298 (7.8%)73,484 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years73,448 (9.1%)87,910 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years44,142 (7.9%)59,948 (9.5%)
75 Years and over25,272 (7.7%)59,354 (12.3%)
Total651,157 (10.6%)816,736 (12.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Illinois

According to the poverty statistics in Illinois, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 90.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Illinois
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years301,660 (83.4%)286,714 (82.8%)
5 Years61,148 (82.9%)59,855 (83.1%)
6 to 11 Years399,143 (84.0%)381,715 (84.5%)
12 to 14 Years216,703 (85.8%)205,818 (85.5%)
15 Years73,854 (85.1%)69,892 (83.2%)
16 and 17 Years148,560 (86.5%)140,308 (86.0%)
18 to 24 Years468,905 (84.6%)428,680 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years783,994 (91.5%)734,854 (86.2%)
35 to 44 Years763,264 (92.0%)729,967 (88.5%)
45 to 54 Years732,737 (92.2%)724,661 (90.8%)
55 to 64 Years730,587 (90.9%)748,943 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years516,781 (92.1%)573,678 (90.5%)
75 Years and over303,530 (92.3%)424,820 (87.7%)
Total5,500,866 (89.4%)5,509,905 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Illinois

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Illinois show that 3.8% or 86,579 of the total 2,301,882 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.0%, comprising of 2,358 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 38,852 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Illinois
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,301,487 (97.1%)38,852 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children732,871 (96.4%)27,455 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children170,884 (90.5%)17,914 (9.5%)
5 or more Children10,061 (81.0%)2,358 (19.0%)
Total2,215,303 (96.2%)86,579 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Illinois

According to the poverty data in Illinois, 12.2% or 28,794 single-father households and 23.6% or 140,706 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 534 households (35.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4,798 households (67.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Illinois
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children9,247 (8.0%)23,208 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children14,433 (14.2%)80,551 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children4,580 (27.8%)32,149 (51.6%)
5 or more Children534 (35.3%)4,798 (67.4%)
Total28,794 (12.2%)140,706 (23.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Illinois

The poverty data for Illinois shows that 86,579 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 169,500 of the single-parent households (20.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,358 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5,332 household (61.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Illinois
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children38,852 (2.9%)32,455 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children27,455 (3.6%)94,984 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children17,914 (9.5%)36,729 (46.6%)
5 or more Children2,358 (19.0%)5,332 (61.8%)
Total86,579 (3.8%)169,500 (20.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Illinois

Employment by Class of Employer in Illinois

Among the 6,171,891 employed individuals in Illinois, private company employees (4,261,726 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (572,895 | 9.3%), and local government employees (454,860 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Illinois
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,261,72669.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)249,7394.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)280,0154.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations572,8959.3%
Local Government Employees454,8607.4%
State Government Employees210,2393.4%
Federal Government Employees132,2962.1%
Unpaid Family Workers10,1210.2%
Total6,171,891100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Illinois

According to the labor force statistics for Illinois, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,274,014), 65.2% or 6,698,657 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 401,919 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.8% or 742,828 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.9% or 44,306 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Illinois
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years278,653 (41.1%)44,306 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Years646,552 (76.1%)69,181 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years737,274 (84.8%)50,135 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years742,828 (85.8%)39,370 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,427,722 (85.3%)67,103 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,342,622 (83.5%)60,418 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years645,303 (76.1%)29,684 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years486,391 (60.0%)22,374 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years330,953 (27.3%)14,231 (4.3%)
75 Years and over59,245 (6.9%)2,014 (3.4%)
Total6,698,657 (65.2%)401,919 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Illinois

According to labor force statistics for Illinois, 80.6% of individuals (5,380,460) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,675,509) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 269,023 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 2,304,792 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.0% or 33,988 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Illinois
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School377,649 (62.8%)54,122 (9.0%)
High School Diploma1,149,738 (73.6%)114,037 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree1,548,089 (81.4%)104,601 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,304,792 (88.3%)73,085 (2.8%)
Total5,380,460 (80.6%)333,775 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Illinois

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Illinois are Community & Social Service (708,419 | 11.3%), Management (700,466 | 11.2%), Business & Financial (409,633 | 6.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (404,203 | 6.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (395,401 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Illinois

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Illinois, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.3%), Computers & Mathematics (74.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Illinois
OccupationMaleFemale
Management412,073 (58.8%)288,393 (41.2%)
Business & Financial192,215 (46.9%)217,418 (53.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science298,813 (73.9%)105,390 (26.1%)
Computers & Mathematics166,176 (74.3%)57,585 (25.7%)
Architecture & Engineering100,287 (84.3%)18,688 (15.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science32,350 (52.6%)29,117 (47.4%)
Community & Social Service 246,092 (34.7%)462,327 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media34,535 (32.1%)73,228 (67.9%)
Legal Services & Support42,721 (50.4%)42,016 (49.6%)
Education Instruction & Library110,065 (27.8%)285,336 (72.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment58,771 (48.8%)61,747 (51.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating93,918 (24.0%)297,755 (76.0%)
Health Technologists65,828 (23.9%)209,922 (76.1%)
Total (Category)1,243,111 (47.5%)1,371,283 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Illinois are Food Preparation & Serving (316,189 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (200,640 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (199,273 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (164,923 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (137,644 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Illinois

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Illinois, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.8%), Security & Protection (75.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.3%), Personal Care & Service (77.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Illinois
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support27,271 (13.7%)172,002 (86.3%)
Security & Protection104,138 (75.7%)33,506 (24.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention54,480 (70.9%)22,418 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement49,658 (81.8%)11,088 (18.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving145,216 (45.9%)170,973 (54.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance124,649 (62.1%)75,991 (37.9%)
Personal Care & Service37,559 (22.8%)127,364 (77.2%)
Total (Category)438,833 (43.1%)579,836 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Illinois are Office & Administration (676,064 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (600,536 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Illinois

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Illinois
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related306,493 (51.0%)294,043 (49.0%)
Office & Administration179,459 (26.5%)496,605 (73.5%)
Total (Category)485,952 (38.1%)790,648 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Illinois are Construction & Extraction (257,980 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (171,357 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19,504 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Illinois

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Illinois
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15,675 (80.4%)3,829 (19.6%)
Construction & Extraction250,315 (97.0%)7,665 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair165,209 (96.4%)6,148 (3.6%)
Total (Category)431,199 (96.1%)17,642 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Illinois are Production (377,578 | 6.0%), Material Moving (278,536 | 4.4%), and Transportation (265,829 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Illinois

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Illinois
OccupationMaleFemale
Production270,801 (71.7%)106,777 (28.3%)
Transportation226,585 (85.2%)39,244 (14.8%)
Material Moving206,466 (74.1%)72,070 (25.9%)
Total (Category)703,852 (76.3%)218,091 (23.7%)
Total (Overall)3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Illinois

Employment Industries in Illinois

The major employment industries in Illinois include Health Care & Social Assistance (864,509 | 13.8%), Manufacturing (731,486 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (658,806 | 10.5%), Educational Services (601,544 | 9.6%), and Professional & Scientific (523,620 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Illinois

Employment Industries by Sex in Illinois

The Illinois industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.6%), Educational Services (67.2%), and Finance & Insurance (53.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Illinois
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting44,208 (80.2%)10,914 (19.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8,681 (88.3%)1,147 (11.7%)
Construction309,289 (90.2%)33,648 (9.8%)
Manufacturing515,223 (70.4%)216,263 (29.6%)
Wholesale Trade116,912 (66.7%)58,326 (33.3%)
Retail Trade340,218 (51.6%)318,588 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing290,593 (74.5%)99,473 (25.5%)
Utilities33,711 (76.4%)10,409 (23.6%)
Information61,115 (57.0%)46,066 (43.0%)
Finance & Insurance167,142 (46.9%)189,489 (53.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing58,409 (54.5%)48,674 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific296,596 (56.6%)227,024 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management5,360 (48.9%)5,598 (51.1%)
Administrative & Support149,399 (59.2%)102,895 (40.8%)
Educational Services197,247 (32.8%)404,297 (67.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance184,968 (21.4%)679,541 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation62,119 (51.1%)59,398 (48.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services195,057 (48.0%)211,255 (52.0%)
Public Administration132,227 (56.6%)101,317 (43.4%)
Total3,302,947 (52.6%)2,977,500 (47.4%)

Education in Illinois

School Enrollment in Illinois

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,115,778 students in Illinois are high school (682,729 | 21.9%), middle school (650,292 | 20.9%), and college / undergraduate (630,926 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Illinois
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool200,6236.4%
Kindergarten149,5344.8%
Elementary School600,65019.3%
Middle School650,29220.9%
High School682,72921.9%
College / Undergraduate630,92620.3%
Graduate / Professional201,0246.5%
Total3,115,778100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Illinois

Out of a total of 3,115,778 students who are enrolled in schools in Illinois, 601,345 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,514,433 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 61,980 (39.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 442,936 (90.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Illinois
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds93,672 (60.2%)61,980 (39.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old610,679 (84.7%)110,536 (15.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds715,151 (88.6%)92,161 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds442,936 (90.1%)48,375 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds198,877 (78.1%)55,842 (21.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds236,715 (68.8%)107,562 (31.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds115,982 (61.7%)71,938 (38.3%)
35 Years and over101,300 (66.0%)52,072 (34.0%)
Total2,514,433 (80.7%)601,345 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Illinois

Business (706,769 | 20.4%), education (400,626 | 11.6%), science & technology (341,215 | 9.8%), social sciences (270,337 | 7.8%), and engineering (244,563 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 3,467,451 individuals in Illinois who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Illinois
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics175,3355.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural199,3235.8%
Physical & Health Sciences99,3762.9%
Psychology168,4384.9%
Social Sciences270,3377.8%
Engineering244,5637.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies27,3150.8%
Science & Technology341,2159.8%
Business706,76920.4%
Education400,62611.6%
Literature & Languages148,9434.3%
Liberal Arts & History163,4184.7%
Visual & Performing Arts154,2964.4%
Communications177,0085.1%
Arts & Humanities190,4895.5%
Total3,467,451100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Illinois

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Illinois

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Illinois are males with 2 vehicles (1,340,283, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,124,002, making up 46.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Illinois
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle166,606 (5.1%)165,907 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle683,341 (21.1%)738,252 (25.5%)
2 Vehicles1,340,283 (41.4%)1,124,002 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles662,945 (20.5%)554,081 (19.2%)
4 Vehicles270,579 (8.4%)221,907 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles115,784 (3.6%)87,887 (3.0%)
Total3,239,538 (100.0%)2,892,036 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Illinois

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Illinois are 30 to 34 minutes (763,715 commuters, 14.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (717,875 commuters, 13.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (683,531 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Illinois
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes159,2092.9%
5 to 9 Minutes500,3729.2%
10 to 14 Minutes655,84412.1%
15 to 19 Minutes717,87513.2%
20 to 24 Minutes683,53112.6%
25 to 29 Minutes355,7816.6%
30 to 34 Minutes763,71514.1%
35 to 39 Minutes199,2983.7%
40 to 44 Minutes259,8794.8%
45 to 59 Minutes554,70710.2%
60 to 89 Minutes426,4907.9%
90 or more Minutes148,6122.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Illinois

The most common commute times in Illinois are 30 to 34 minutes (422,300 commuters, 14.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (356,051 commuters, 14.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Illinois
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes80,850 (2.8%)78,359 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes237,768 (8.2%)262,604 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes323,356 (11.2%)332,488 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes361,824 (12.5%)356,051 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes353,375 (12.2%)330,156 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes188,279 (6.5%)167,502 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes422,300 (14.6%)341,415 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes108,673 (3.7%)90,625 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes148,095 (5.1%)111,784 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes321,157 (11.1%)233,550 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes256,407 (8.9%)170,083 (6.7%)
90 or more Minutes92,159 (3.2%)56,453 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Illinois

The most frequent times of departure to work in Illinois are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (387,114, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (394,273, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Illinois
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM205,025 (7.1%)89,718 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM168,712 (5.8%)66,235 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM178,550 (6.2%)93,693 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM320,686 (11.1%)185,967 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM280,456 (9.7%)240,918 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM387,114 (13.4%)394,273 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM272,928 (9.4%)351,506 (13.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM281,508 (9.7%)314,227 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM122,761 (4.2%)151,973 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM146,990 (5.1%)169,799 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM72,778 (2.5%)80,160 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM35,835 (1.2%)38,537 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM231,365 (8.0%)191,730 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM189,535 (6.6%)162,334 (6.4%)
Total2,894,243 (100.0%)2,531,070 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Illinois

Occupancy by Ownership in Illinois

Of the total 4,968,761 dwellings in Illinois, owner-occupied units account for 3,312,809 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,655,952 (33.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Illinois
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,312,80966.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,655,95233.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,968,761100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Illinois

Occupancy by Household Size in Illinois
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,510,98230.4%
2-Person Household1,612,69632.5%
3-Person Household744,27815.0%
4+ Person Household1,100,80522.2%
Total Housing Units4,968,761100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Illinois

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Illinois
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household792,906 (52.5%)718,076 (47.5%)
2-Person Household1,166,292 (72.3%)446,404 (27.7%)
3-Person Household523,761 (70.4%)220,517 (29.6%)
4+ Person Household829,850 (75.4%)270,955 (24.6%)
Total Housing Units3,312,809 (66.7%)1,655,952 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Illinois

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Illinois
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School214,001 (52.8%)191,328 (47.2%)
High School Diploma712,051 (62.8%)422,544 (37.2%)
College/Associate Degree977,974 (66.0%)503,942 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,408,783 (72.4%)538,138 (27.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Illinois

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Illinois
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years946,81219.1%
35 to 44 Years877,17217.6%
45 to 54 Years884,71017.8%
55 to 64 Years952,08319.2%
65 to 74 Years748,92515.1%
75 to 84 Years385,6587.8%
85 Years and Over173,4013.5%
Total4,968,761100.0%

Housing Finances in Illinois

Median Income by Occupancy in Illinois

Median Income by Occupancy in Illinois
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,312,809 (66.7%)$98,157
Renter-Occupied1,655,952 (33.3%)$46,750
Average4,968,761 (100.0%)$78,433

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Illinois

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Illinois
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00061,567 (1.9%)111,468 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99932,726 (1.0%)56,222 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99954,287 (1.6%)119,343 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99966,326 (2.0%)88,497 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99978,392 (2.4%)99,188 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999171,402 (5.2%)179,564 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999284,035 (8.6%)216,764 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999488,301 (14.7%)278,370 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999448,230 (13.5%)190,816 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999693,776 (20.9%)182,479 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more933,767 (28.2%)133,241 (8.1%)
Total3,312,809 (100.0%)1,655,952 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Illinois

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Illinois
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30089,824 (2.7%)55,103 (3.3%)
$300 to $499231,631 (7.0%)71,102 (4.3%)
$500 to $799490,256 (14.8%)209,318 (12.6%)
$800 to $999330,831 (10.0%)237,393 (14.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499664,695 (20.1%)521,590 (31.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999518,387 (15.7%)267,137 (16.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499369,433 (11.2%)124,448 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999240,496 (7.3%)49,450 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more377,256 (11.4%)49,806 (3.0%)
Total3,312,809 (100.0%)1,655,952 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Illinois

Housing Structures in Illinois

Housing Structures in Illinois
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,960,46259.6%
Single Unit, Attached306,9466.2%
2 Unit Apartments252,0755.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments302,2706.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments308,8386.2%
10 or more Apartments731,51314.7%
Mobile Home / Other106,6572.1%
Total4,968,761100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Illinois

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Illinois
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,615,274 (88.3%)345,188 (11.7%)
Single Unit, Attached227,753 (74.2%)79,193 (25.8%)
2 Unit Apartments87,137 (34.6%)164,938 (65.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments69,777 (23.1%)232,493 (76.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments58,927 (19.1%)249,911 (80.9%)
10 or more Apartments177,289 (24.2%)554,224 (75.8%)
Mobile Home / Other76,652 (71.9%)30,005 (28.1%)
Total3,312,809 (66.7%)1,655,952 (33.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Illinois

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Illinois
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10,069 (0.3%)99,118 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms110,112 (3.3%)426,790 (25.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms888,665 (26.8%)763,912 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,211,124 (36.6%)280,550 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,092,839 (33.0%)85,582 (5.2%)
Total3,312,809 (100.0%)1,655,952 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Illinois

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Illinois
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,722,961 (82.2%)1,057,905 (63.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas165,486 (5.0%)44,738 (2.7%)
Electricity380,893 (11.5%)506,407 (30.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,159 (0.1%)1,807 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke602 (0.0%)399 (0.0%)
All other Fuels28,505 (0.9%)17,353 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used10,203 (0.3%)27,343 (1.7%)
Total3,312,809 (100.0%)1,655,952 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Illinois

Household Vehicle Usage in Illinois
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle127,047 (3.8%)410,299 (24.8%)
1 Vehicle958,576 (28.9%)781,962 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles1,414,403 (42.7%)357,133 (21.6%)
3 or more Vehicles812,783 (24.5%)106,558 (6.4%)
Total3,312,809 (100.0%)1,655,952 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Illinois

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Illinois

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,258,5362,054,273
Median Property Value$209,400$256,300
Median Household Income$72,814$690,409
Monthly Housing Costs$737$363,447
Real Estate Taxes$4,224$35,825

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Illinois

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Illinois
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000119,620 (9.5%)61,128 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999155,263 (12.3%)169,699 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999600,333 (47.7%)1,002,786 (48.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999251,955 (20.0%)533,201 (26.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99977,896 (6.2%)176,068 (8.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99925,706 (2.0%)59,656 (2.9%)
$1,000,000 or more27,763 (2.2%)51,735 (2.5%)
Total1,258,536 (100.0%)2,054,273 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Illinois

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Illinois
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00057,097 (4.5%)33,734 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999126,620 (10.1%)37,196 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999100,809 (8.0%)72,385 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999146,174 (11.6%)70,593 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999214,364 (17.0%)137,861 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999160,635 (12.8%)273,937 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999209,479 (16.6%)287,595 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more243,358 (19.3%)484,297 (23.6%)
Total1,258,536 (100.0%)2,054,273 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Illinois

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Illinois
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x478,997 (38.1%)113,647 (5.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x229,566 (18.2%)890,024 (43.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x143,988 (11.4%)515,532 (25.1%)
4.0x or more389,684 (31.0%)245,517 (11.9%)
Total1,258,536 (100.0%)2,054,273 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Illinois

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Illinois
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800117,419 (9.3%)10,403 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499106,441 (8.5%)66,617 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,499973,207 (77.3%)109,875 (5.3%)
Total1,258,536 (100.0%)2,054,273 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Illinois

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Illinois

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Illinois
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years844,955 (97.2%)24,469 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years2,049,356 (96.4%)76,510 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,027,650 (88.6%)131,936 (11.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,354,142 (87.8%)187,684 (12.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,468,806 (88.9%)182,442 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,443,168 (90.6%)149,131 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,527,408 (93.1%)113,316 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,181,420 (98.9%)13,129 (1.1%)
75 Years and older808,675 (99.5%)4,301 (0.5%)
Total11,705,580 (93.0%)882,918 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Illinois

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Illinois
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born844,955 (97.2%)24,469 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,049,356 (96.4%)76,510 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,027,650 (88.6%)131,936 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Illinois

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Illinois
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,187,420 (90.0%)131,845 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,562,281 (88.8%)197,430 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,611,304 (90.3%)173,389 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,522,078 (92.3%)127,618 (7.7%)
$100,000 and over5,710,875 (95.9%)245,327 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Illinois

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Illinois
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6344,316 (39.6%)534,952 (61.5%)
6 to 18 Years749,170 (35.2%)1,383,555 (65.1%)
19 to 25 Years206,784 (17.8%)843,269 (72.7%)
25 to 34 Years275,943 (17.9%)1,115,192 (72.3%)
35 to 44 Years256,298 (15.5%)1,256,069 (76.1%)
45 to 54 Years235,081 (14.8%)1,248,977 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years318,965 (19.4%)1,269,710 (77.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,111,007 (93.0%)675,710 (56.6%)
75 Years and over796,517 (98.0%)492,692 (60.6%)
Total4,294,081 (34.1%)8,820,126 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Illinois

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Illinois
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,334 (0.6%)2,043 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years61,694 (5.8%)40,303 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years97,417 (6.7%)89,010 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years253,866 (10.5%)272,474 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years130,800 (23.3%)139,608 (22.0%)
75 Years and over142,255 (43.3%)224,088 (46.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Illinois

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Illinois: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,731 (0.5%)1,386 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,979 (0.6%)4,490 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years11,704 (0.8%)9,954 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years62,049 (2.6%)42,357 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years53,848 (9.6%)30,795 (4.9%)
75 Years and over76,380 (23.2%)79,084 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Illinois: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years949 (0.3%)885 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years7,525 (0.7%)8,073 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years14,195 (1.0%)16,938 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years48,123 (2.0%)54,103 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years21,316 (3.8%)23,898 (3.8%)
75 Years and over24,782 (7.5%)42,813 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Illinois: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49,570 (4.6%)26,829 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years66,866 (4.6%)56,529 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years93,691 (3.9%)95,794 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years27,557 (4.9%)26,534 (4.2%)
75 Years and over32,146 (9.8%)57,653 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Illinois: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,571 (0.5%)5,414 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years15,272 (1.1%)16,177 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years120,130 (5.0%)156,868 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years71,648 (12.8%)98,463 (15.5%)
75 Years and over83,534 (25.4%)160,110 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Illinois: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11,682 (1.1%)7,095 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years12,604 (0.9%)10,161 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years45,721 (1.9%)50,847 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years20,368 (3.6%)26,489 (4.2%)
75 Years and over30,673 (9.3%)65,249 (13.5%)

Technology Access in Illinois

Computing Device Access in Illinois

Computing Device Access in Illinois
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,936,06179.2%
Smartphone4,373,42388.0%
Tablet3,145,88163.3%
No Computing Device321,6086.5%
Total4,968,761100.0%

Internet Access in Illinois

Internet Access in Illinois
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet9,4930.2%
Broadband Home3,617,98072.8%
Cellular Data Only571,78211.5%
Satellite Internet341,1256.9%
No Internet579,92211.7%
Total4,968,761100.0%

Illinois Summary

Illinois is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is the sixth most populous state in the country and the 25th largest state in terms of land area. Illinois is bordered by Wisconsin to the north, Iowa to the west, Missouri to the south, and Indiana to the east. The state capital is Springfield, and the largest city is Chicago.

History

Illinois was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Illiniwek, Miami, and Potawatomi. The first Europeans to explore the area were French explorers in the late 1600s. In 1763, the area became part of the British Empire, and in 1778, the area was ceded to the United States. In 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the Union.
During the 19th century, Illinois was a major center of immigration, with many immigrants coming from Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavia. The state also experienced a period of industrialization, with the development of the steel and coal industries.
In the 20th century, Illinois was a major center of the civil rights movement, with the city of Chicago becoming a major hub for the movement. The state also experienced a period of economic growth, with the development of the automotive industry and the growth of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Geography

Illinois is located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Wisconsin to the north, Iowa to the west, Missouri to the south, and Indiana to the east. The state has three distinct geographic regions: the Central Plains, the Shawnee Hills, and the Mississippi River Valley.
The Central Plains region is located in the northern part of the state and is characterized by flat terrain and fertile soil. The Shawnee Hills region is located in the southern part of the state and is characterized by rolling hills and forests. The Mississippi River Valley region is located in the western part of the state and is characterized by bluffs and river valleys.

Economy

Illinois has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture. The state is a major producer of corn, soybeans, and hogs. It is also a major producer of industrial products, including steel, machinery, and chemicals.
The state is home to several major corporations, including Boeing, Caterpillar, and Motorola. The Chicago metropolitan area is a major center of finance, with the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange located in the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Illinois was 12,830,632. The state is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (68.7%), African American (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), and Asian (5.3%).
The state is also religiously diverse, with the largest religious groups being Catholic (27.2%), Protestant (25.2%), and Other (7.2%). The median household income in the state is $60,960, and the median home value is $183,400.

Common Questions

When was Illinois Incorporated?
Illinois was Incorporated into the Union on Dec 3, 1818.
What is the Total Area of Illinois?
Total Area of Illinois is 57,916 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Illinois?
Total Land Area of Illinois is 55,518 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Illinois?
Total Water Area of Illinois is 2,398 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Illinois?
Average Elevation in Illinois is 600 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Illinois?
Highest Elevation in Illinois is 1,235 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Illinois?
Lowest Elevation in Illinois is 279 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Illinois?
Population Density in Illinois is 229.8 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Illinois?
Total Population of Illinois is 12,757,634.
What is the Total Male Population of Illinois?
Total Male Population of Illinois is 6,313,019.
What is the Total Female Population of Illinois?
Total Female Population of Illinois is 6,444,615.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Illinois?
There are 97.96 Males per 100 Females in Illinois.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Illinois?
There are 102.08 Females per 100 Males in Illinois.
What is the Median Population Age in Illinois?
Median Population Age in Illinois is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Illinois
Average Family Size in Illinois is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Illinois
Average Household Size in Illinois is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Illinois?
Per Capita income in Illinois is $43,198.
What is the Median Family Income in Illinois?
Median Family Income in Illinois is $99,215.
What is the Median Household income in Illinois?
Median Household Income in Illinois is $78,433.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Illinois?
Income or Wage Gap in Illinois is 29.6%.
Women in Illinois earn 70.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Illinois?
Family Income Deficit in Illinois is $11,242.
Families that are below poverty line in Illinois earn $11,242 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Illinois?
Inequality or Gini Index in Illinois is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Illinois?
There are 6,698,657 People in the Labor Forcein in Illinois.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Illinois?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Illinois.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Illinois?
Unemployment Rate in Illinois is 6.0%.