Illinois Economic Facts, Data & Insights

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Economic Overview

3rd Largest City in the U.S. | Chicago

5th Largest GDP in the U.S.

17th Largest Economy in the World

Workforce / Demographics

200+ Higher Education Institutions

12,802,023 Population

6,465,542 Civilian Workforce (2017 Avg. Annual)

4.9% Unemployment Rate (2017 Avg. Annual)

(Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Age Breakdown

Median Age	37.4
Under 20 Years of Age	25.9%
20 To 34 Years	20.8%
35 To 54 Years	26.8%
55 To 64 Years	12.5%
Over 65 Years	13.9%

Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census

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Education Attainment | Population 25+ Years

	Illinois	U.S.
Bachelor's Degree	20.2%	18.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree	12.7%	11.5%

Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census

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Percent Employment by Select Occupation

(Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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The Facts You Need to Grow in Illinois

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The Facts You Need to Grow in Illinois

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Economic Overview

Workforce / Demographics

Age Breakdown

Education Attainment | Population 25+ Years

Percent Employment by Select Occupation

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