Illinois

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Illinois ranked 16th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Illinois’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

13M

State population

42%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 13.0%Hispanic population: 18.4%Asian population: 6.0%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

51/120Top 40%

Rank: 16th out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

22/60Median

Rank: 27th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

29/60Top 40%

Rank: 14th out of 50

Economic Conditions

Economic conditions refer to individual’s and communities’ financial well-being and the factors that impact it.

22/60Median

Rank: 27th out of 50

Bottom 20%Top 20%MedianNational BarometerMedian

Economic security

The ability to meet daily needs and sustain a comfortable standard of living.

11/30Median

Rank: 29th out of 50

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Immediate Security

Future Resilience

Enabling Context

Economic mobility

The ability to improve economic situation over time.

11/30Median

Rank: 23rd out of 50

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Intra-Generational Mobility

Inter-Generational Mobility

Enabling Context

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