119th Congress · IL-6
Illinois's 6th Congressional District
Illinois's 6th Congressional District (IL-6) has a population of 746,605. The median household income is $98,177 and the median age is 41.4.
746,605
Population
3315
People / sq mi
$98,177
Median Income
41.4
Median Age
IL-6 covers 225 sq mi of land at 3315.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$98,177
Median Household Income
$52,363
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$326,100
Median Home Value
$1,434
Median Rent
77.2%
Homeownership
Education
93.7%
High School+
43.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois's 6th Congressional District (IL-6) has a population of 746,605 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 6th Congressional District is $98,177, with a per capita income of $52,363.
Illinois's 6th Congressional District is 75.1% White, 5.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Illinois's 6th 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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Illinois's 6th Congressional District: 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 746,605 residents, Illinois's 6th Congressional District is a congressional district in Illinois.
Households take in a median $98,177, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.9%, is on the lower side for US congressional districts and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $326,100, with typical rent around $1,434.
College attainment is above the local norm at 43.9%, above the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Illinois's 6th Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.