Insights & Data
Overview
The Facts You Need to Grow in Illinois
Interested in exploring Illinois for your next corporate expansion? You’re in the right place.
Whether it’s searching our property database, reviewing our fact sheets on Illinois’ thriving industries or regional maps, you’ll find the insights and data you need to make your business decision.
Quick Facts
6.47
Million
Civilian Labor Force
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12
Major Airports with 1,400 Daily Departures
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36
Fortune 500 Companies
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1,800
Foreign Companies
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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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
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% |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Education Attainment | Population 25+ Years
| Illinois | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 12.7% | 11.5% |
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Percent Employment by Select Occupation
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Resources & Links
Economic Information
- Property Search
- Agribusiness Industry Profile
- Advanced Manufacturing Industry Profile
- Financial Services Industry Profile
- Life Sciences Industry Profile
- How Illinois GDP Compares to Neighboring States
- Logistics and Manufacturing Information
- How the Smart Grid Works
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Illinois’ Expansive FDI Network
- Top 50 Canadian Companies by Illinois Employment
- Top 50 German Companies by Illinois Employment
- Top 50 Japanese Firms by Illinois Employment
- Top 50 U.K. Firms by Illinois Employment
International Information
