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
| White | 34.3% |
| Black or African American | 41.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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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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.
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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.
Illinois's 7th Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 10,772 people per square mile. With 737,077 residents, Illinois's 7th Congressional District is a congressional district in Illinois.
Median household income is $80,071, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US congressional districts: 14.2%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $336,000, with typical rent around $1,548.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 47.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Illinois's 7th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.