Illinois population stays flat despite drop in international immigration

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 27, 2026, 8 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 27, 2026, 8 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/illinois-population-census/

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Illinois’ population stayed fairly flat into 2025, following a national trend of low growth due to a historic decrease in net international immigration, according to new figures released on Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The [ state’s population increased by 16,108, or 0.001% ][1] , to 12,719,1...