119th Congress · IL-2
Illinois's 2nd Congressional District
Illinois's 2nd Congressional District (IL-2) has a population of 743,574. The median household income is $61,514 and the median age is 38.8.
743,574
Population
190
People / sq mi
$61,514
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
IL-2 covers 3,917 sq mi of land at 189.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.4% |
| Black or African American | 46.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$61,514
Median Household Income
$32,880
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$157,600
Median Home Value
$1,086
Median Rent
63.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.3%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois's 2nd Congressional District (IL-2) has a population of 743,574 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Illinois's 2nd Congressional District is $61,514, with a per capita income of $32,880.
Illinois's 2nd Congressional District is 38.4% White, 46.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.