Illinois Population & Demographics
Illinois has a population of 12,692,653, ranking #6 among US states. The median household income is $81,702 and the median age is 38.9.
US states by population — Illinois is #6
12,692,653
Population
#6
By Population
$81,702
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.4% · Female: 50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$81,702
Median Household Income
$45,104
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
$112,993
Mean Household Income
61.2%
Employment Rate
Education
90.3%
High School Graduate+
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$250,500
Median Home Value
$1,227
Median Rent
5,443,501
Total Housing Units
66.8%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
Renter-Occupied
8.1%
Vacant
Commute
6.4%
Drive Alone
2.7%
Carpool
14.0%
Work From Home
28.1 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Illinois
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago city | 2,707,648 | $75,134 | $315,200 |
| 2 | Aurora city | 179,867 | $90,109 | $260,400 |
| 3 | Joliet city | 149,785 | $88,026 | $248,600 |
| 4 | Naperville city | 149,424 | $150,937 | $509,900 |
| 5 | Rockford city | 147,649 | $53,328 | $120,900 |
| 6 | Elgin city | 114,106 | $88,316 | $252,400 |
| 7 | Springfield city | 113,714 | $65,537 | $155,200 |
| 8 | Peoria city | 112,126 | $58,716 | $149,500 |
| 9 | Waukegan city | 88,919 | $70,578 | $177,600 |
| 10 | Champaign city | 88,822 | $57,544 | $199,700 |
| 11 | Cicero town | 83,223 | $68,548 | $236,000 |
| 12 | Bloomington city | 78,703 | $75,449 | $198,800 |
| 13 | Schaumburg village | 76,780 | $94,690 | $312,200 |
| 14 | Evanston city | 76,552 | $95,766 | $472,300 |
| 15 | Arlington Heights village | 76,220 | $118,532 | $403,200 |
| 16 | Bolingbrook village | 73,813 | $107,552 | $295,500 |
| 17 | Decatur city | 70,368 | $50,809 | $97,300 |
| 18 | Palatine village | 66,548 | $95,950 | $347,900 |
| 19 | Skokie village | 66,427 | $93,550 | $368,600 |
| 20 | Des Plaines city | 59,408 | $94,303 | $318,200 |
Counties in Illinois
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook County | 5,185,812 | $81,797 |
| 2 | DuPage County | 927,263 | $110,502 |
| 3 | Lake County | 711,885 | $108,917 |
| 4 | Will County | 698,450 | $107,799 |
| 5 | Kane County | 516,097 | $100,678 |
| 6 | McHenry County | 311,366 | $102,836 |
| 7 | Winnebago County | 283,289 | $64,363 |
| 8 | Madison County | 264,631 | $74,800 |
| 9 | St. Clair County | 254,777 | $70,178 |
| 10 | Champaign County | 206,098 | $63,091 |
| 11 | Sangamon County | 195,217 | $74,114 |
| 12 | Peoria County | 179,831 | $64,938 |
| 13 | McLean County | 170,882 | $78,329 |
| 14 | Rock Island County | 142,995 | $66,768 |
| 15 | Kendall County | 135,053 | $110,474 |
| 16 | Tazewell County | 130,555 | $76,704 |
| 17 | LaSalle County | 109,049 | $72,281 |
| 18 | Kankakee County | 106,833 | $68,325 |
| 19 | Macon County | 102,591 | $62,449 |
| 20 | DeKalb County | 100,512 | $69,022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois has a population of 12,692,653 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #6 most populated state.
The median household income in Illinois is $81,702, with a per capita income of $45,104. 8.2% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Illinois is 63.3% White, 13.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.