12,692,653
(2023)
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2010
2023
Illinois
Financial data for local governments across Illinois
300
Cities
102
Counties
16
Towns
978
Villages
1425
Townships
168
CDPs
Tax Snapshot (Beta)
Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.
Current source-backed tax context for Illinois.
| Component | Summary | Effective | Coverage | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL state personal income tax | Illinois levies individual income tax at a flat 4.95% rate. | In effect for tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2017. | Rate missing | Illinois income tax rates |
| IL sales and use tax (base) | Illinois state sales and use tax base rate is 6.25%; local rates are additive by jurisdiction. | Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Rate missing | Illinois sales tax rates and taxes |
| IL property tax policy (local authorities) | Property taxes are administered and levied locally; the Illinois Department of Revenue does not directly bill or collect local property taxes. | Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Needs review | Illinois property tax information |
Demographics
Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)
12,692,653
Population
$81,702
Median Household Income
$250,500
Median Home Value
38.9
Median Age
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
66.8%
Homeownership Rate
37.2%
Bachelor's+ Rate
$81,702
(2023)
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2023
$45,104
(2023)
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2023
$250,500
(2023)
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2010
2023
$1,227
(2023)
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2023
38.9
(2023)
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2010
2023
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.5
(2023)
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2023