Illinois
12.7 million people live in Illinois. Its population shrank 0.8% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $86,676 a year, 2% above the national median, and the median home is worth $294,400, 21% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 12.7 million
- 6th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $86,676
- 2% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $294,400
- 21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.5%
- 0.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$86,676 per year
2% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 19th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$48,423 per year
3% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 16th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.5%
0.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
28.4 min one way
4% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 9th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$294,400
21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 18th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,419 per month
9% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 24th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.8%
2.5 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 25th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
12,719,141
3.7% of the U.S. total. 6th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
−0.8%
3.9 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 5th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.6%
0.5 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 21st lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.7%
0.2 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
15.6%
0.9 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Illinois, at 56.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 56.7% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 13.7% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 6.7% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.0% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 19.9% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
1.7 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
8.7%
1.5 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 20th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.