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Census Bureau reports Illinois population was 12,716,164 in 2020

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Illinois had a population of 12,716,164 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Prairie State Wire.

The median age was 38, with 50.9 percent of the total population being female and 49.1 percent male.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Illinois population by sex

Estimated NumberPercent of total population
Male6,247,08349.1
Female6,469,08150.9
Total Population12,716,164100

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