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What are the demographics of Illinois?

Illinois has a population of 12,692,653 with a median age of 38.9. The racial composition is 63.3% White, 13.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes Illinois's economy, politics, and culture. 17.5% of residents were born outside the US. 3720.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Illinois has a population of 12,692,653 with a median age of 38.9. The racial composition is 63.3% White, 13.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.