Cities in Illinois - Census Data

29 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Illinois.

All Cities

ChicagoPopulation: 2.7M
Income: $75,134Poverty: 16.8%BA+: 43.3%
 AuroraPopulation: 179,867
Income: $90,109Poverty: 9.8%BA+: 37.2%
 JolietPopulation: 149,785
Income: $88,026Poverty: 11.0%BA+: 25.0%
 NapervillePopulation: 149,424
Income: $150,937Poverty: 4.4%BA+: 71.7%
 RockfordPopulation: 147,649
Income: $53,328Poverty: 21.9%BA+: 23.2%
 ElginPopulation: 114,106
Income: $88,316Poverty: 10.4%BA+: 26.0%
 SpringfieldPopulation: 113,714
Income: $65,537Poverty: 16.5%BA+: 35.1%
 PeoriaPopulation: 112,126
Income: $58,716Poverty: 20.0%BA+: 38.0%
 WaukeganPopulation: 88,919
Income: $70,578Poverty: 15.3%BA+: 21.0%
 ChampaignPopulation: 88,822
Income: $57,544Poverty: 23.9%BA+: 53.6%
 CiceroPopulation: 83,223
Income: $68,548Poverty: 13.1%BA+: 11.0%
 BloomingtonPopulation: 78,703
Income: $75,449Poverty: 11.2%BA+: 48.9%
 SchaumburgPopulation: 76,780
Income: $94,690Poverty: 6.0%BA+: 50.6%
 EvanstonPopulation: 76,552
Income: $95,766Poverty: 11.9%BA+: 70.3%
 Arlington HeightsPopulation: 76,220
Income: $118,532Poverty: 6.3%BA+: 60.2%
 BolingbrookPopulation: 73,813
Income: $107,552Poverty: 8.2%BA+: 38.5%
 DecaturPopulation: 70,368
Income: $50,809Poverty: 19.1%BA+: 21.3%
 PalatinePopulation: 66,548
Income: $95,950Poverty: 10.1%BA+: 49.8%
 SkokiePopulation: 66,427
Income: $93,550Poverty: 9.6%BA+: 50.8%
 Des PlainesPopulation: 59,408
Income: $94,303Poverty: 5.8%BA+: 38.7%
 Orland ParkPopulation: 57,961
Income: $98,979Poverty: 6.6%BA+: 45.0%
 Oak LawnPopulation: 57,098
Income: $82,493Poverty: 9.2%BA+: 30.2%
 BerwynPopulation: 55,888
Income: $75,235Poverty: 10.8%BA+: 25.4%
 Mount ProspectPopulation: 55,648
Income: $103,911Poverty: 6.0%BA+: 48.6%
 Tinley ParkPopulation: 55,007
Income: $103,819Poverty: 5.2%BA+: 38.4%
 WheatonPopulation: 53,453
Income: $119,566Poverty: 5.9%BA+: 64.1%
 Oak ParkPopulation: 53,315
Income: $108,026Poverty: 6.7%BA+: 72.5%
 NormalPopulation: 52,908
Income: $66,350Poverty: 21.5%BA+: 52.5%
 Hoffman EstatesPopulation: 51,186
Income: $109,683Poverty: 5.3%BA+: 46.9%

Illinois Cities FAQ

How many cities in Illinois have over 50,000 people?
There are 29 cities in Illinois with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Chicago with 2.7M.
Which Illinois city has the highest median income?
Naperville has the highest median household income at $150,937 among Illinois cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Illinois city has the lowest poverty rate?
Naperville has the lowest poverty rate at 4.4% among cities tracked.

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