
Illinois
State in United States
Illinois has a land area of 55,499.0 square miles and a water area of 2,399.3 square miles. It is the 24th largest state by area. Illinois is bordered by Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
Population and People
Total Population
12,671,469Data from Census Bureau
Average Age
39 YearData from Census Bureau
Senior Population (65 years and older)
2,103,309Data from Census Bureau
Veterans
5.0%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$102,759Data from Census Bureau
Poverty
19.3%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
10,180,329Data from Census Bureau
Unemployed
4.7%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
4,991,641Data from Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,106Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
55.6%Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
44.4%Data from Census Bureau
Median Home Price (in dollars)
$231,500Data from Census Bureau
Renter Rate
1,620,987Data from Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
3,370,654Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
11.9%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Illinois is located in Chicago Regional Office. Within Illinois there are . Throughout Illinois there are 108 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: ILLINOIS
TANF OFFICE HUD: ILLINOIS
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: ILLINOIS
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: ILLINOIS
Population by Age Range in Illinois
Age and Sex
39 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Illinois

Age and Sex
39 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Illinois
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Illinois
Older Population
16.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Illinois

Older Population
16.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Illinois
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Illinois
Veterans
5.00 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Illinois

Veterans
5.00 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Illinois
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Illinois
Median Household Income
$72,205 +/- $574
Median Household Income in Illinois

Median Household Income
$72,205 +/- $574
Median Household Income in Illinois
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Illinois
Poverty
12.10 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Illinois

Poverty
12.10 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Illinois
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Illinois
Educational Attainment
37.10 +/- 0.2
Educational Attainment in Illinois

Educational Attainment
37.10 +/- 0.2
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Illinois
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Illinois
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Illinois
Employment rate
59.60% +/- 0.2%
Employment rate in Illinois

Employment rate
59.60% +/- 0.2%
Employment rate in Illinois
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: ILLINOIS

HUD Region V Illinois Partners and Stakeholders This list is open to any individual or organization interested in the latest news, announcements, program updates, training opportunities and other helpful HUD resources in Illinois and Region V.
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023