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Population Review

119th Congress · IL-7

Illinois's 7th Congressional District

Illinois's 7th Congressional District (IL-7) has a population of 737,077. The median household income is $80,071 and the median age is 35.2.

737,077

Population

10772

People / sq mi

$80,071

Median Income

35.2

Median Age

IL-7 covers 68 sq mi of land at 10771.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White34.3%
Black or African American41.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%

Economy & Income

$80,071

Median Household Income

$55,485

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$336,000

Median Home Value

$1,548

Median Rent

42.5%

Homeownership

Education

88.5%

High School+

47.1%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about IL-7

Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois's 7th Congressional District (IL-7) has a population of 737,077 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 7th Congressional District is $80,071, with a per capita income of $55,485.

Illinois's 7th Congressional District is 34.3% White, 41.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Illinois's 7th 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.