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Illinois' 2nd Congressional District

Illinois · IL-02

Illinois' 2nd Congressional District is one of 17 U.S. House districts in Illinois, represented in Congress by Robin Kelly (Democrat). It is home to roughly 748,646 people, with a median age of 38.9. The population is about 46% Black. The median household income is $61,727, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+33).

Representative

Robin Kelly Democrat

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of Illinois

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3,925 mi²
Land area
191/mi²
Pop. density
0.29
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, IL-02 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+33
2024 margin
66% / 33%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+40
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

35% White46% Black15% Hispanic1% Asian3% Other
748,646
Population
38.9
Median age
23.8%
Under 18
17.1%
Age 65+
7.4%
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$61,727
Median household income
$157,924
Median home value
$1,087
Median rent
24%
Bachelor's or higher
63.3%
Homeownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
33 min
Mean commute
7.6%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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