Illinois Demographics
What is the population of Illinois?
There are 12,757,634 residents in Illinois, with a median age of 38.7. Of this, 49.48% are males and 50.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.6% of the resident pool in Illinois, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.77%. Additionally, 6.63% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,129,191 people in Illinois currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,757,634 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 6,313,019 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 6,444,615 | -0.7% |
Male Population 49.48%
Female Population 50.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.7 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,793,586 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,118,622 | 1.3% |
| Not Citizen | 845,426 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.6%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.77%
Not Citizen 6.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 62,032 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 913,959 | -4.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 315,401 | -2.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 203,136 | 1.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,129,191 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 7.24%
Moved from Same State 2.5%
Moved from Different State 1.61%
Same House as Last Year 88.16%
What are the employment statistics in Illinois?
White-collar workers make up 78.17% of the working population in Illinois, while blue-collar employees account for 21.83%. There are also 555,700 entrepreneurs in Illinois (8.85% of the workforce); 4,340,771 workers employed in private companies (69.12%); and 800,139 people working in governmental institutions (12.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,909,663 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,370,784 | 0.1% |
White Collar 78.17%
Blue Collar 21.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 555,700 | 2.0% |
| Private Companies | 4,340,771 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 800,139 | 2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 583,837 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 8.85%
Private Companies 69.12%
Governmental Workers 12.74%
Not for Profit Companies 9.3%
How many households are there in Illinois?
There are a total of 4,968,761 households in Illinois, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 63.08% of these Illinois households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.92%. Additionally, 29.46% of households have children and 70.54% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,968,761 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,134,103 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,834,658 | 2.0% |
Family Households 63.08%
Non-Family Households 36.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,463,560 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,505,201 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 29.46%
Households without Children 70.54%
What are the median and average incomes in Illinois?
The average annual household income in Illinois is $108,873, while the median household income sits at $78,433 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,450, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,019. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,244 and $55,569, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,873 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $78,433 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,902,444 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Illinois?
There are 5,427,357 housing units in Illinois, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 4,968,761 occupied housing units in Illinois, 66.67% are owner-occupied, while 33.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,284 per month in Illinois.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,427,357 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,117,132 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 317,571 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 663,801 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 626,712 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 786,037 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 494,950 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 591,417 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 592,086 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 226,451 | 13.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 11,200 | 200.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,968,761 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,312,809 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,655,952 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 66.67%
Renter Occupied 33.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,054,273 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,258,536 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $256,300 | 12.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $209,400 | 13.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,284 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 62.01%
Without Mortgage 37.99%
What is the level of education in Illinois?
Approximately 32.04% of the population in Illinois holds a high school degree (that's 3,183,776 residents), while 21.64% have attained a college certificate (2,460,324 locals) and 21.09% have a bachelor's degree (2,095,380 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 410,526 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 3,183,776 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 2,460,324 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 800,266 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,095,380 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,297,027 | 2.0% |
No High School 4.13%
Some High School 32.04%
Some College 21.64%
Associate Degree 8.05%
Bachelor's Degree 21.09%
Graduate Degree 13.05%
What is the marital status of Illinois residents?
A total of 3,747,770 people in Illinois have never been married (which represents 35.88% of the total population), while 5,097,292 of them are wedded (48.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 160,662 (1.54%) and 1,011,389 (9.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,747,770 | 0.7% |
| Married | 5,097,292 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 160,662 | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 588,693 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 1,011,389 | 1,011,389.0% |
Never Married 35.88%
Married 48.8%
Separated 1.54%
Widowed 5.64%
Divorced 9.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Illinois?
The top three means of transportation people in Illinois use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 4,710,875 residents commute by car, 177,255 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 165,816 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,710,875 | -1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 177,255 | -6.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 149,845 | N/A |
| Railroad | 101,881 | 2,127.9% |
| Ferryboat | 615 | -3.9% |
| Bicycle | 33,628 | -2.0% |
| Motorcycle | 3,889 | -1.4% |
| TaxiCab | 18,657 | -2.5% |
| Walk | 165,816 | -2.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.