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Illinois District 9

Congressional District in IL • 3 Counties

Illinois's 9th congressional district is represented by Jan Schakowsky, a Democratic U.S. representative. Schakowsky won the 2024 general election with 68.4% of the vote. The district has 745,003 residents, a median household income of $92,513 and a median age of 40.8, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Jan Schakowsky

Representative for Illinois District 9
Democratic27 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

745,003

Total Population

$92,513

Median Household Income

40.8

Median Age

31.5%

College Educated

11.0%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

61.2% Whi
8.6% Bla
13.7% His
14.3% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.8 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $92,513 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Jan Schakowsky Democratic68.4%
Seth Alan Cohen Republican31.6%

Jan Schakowsky won by 36.8%

338,828 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Jan Schakowsky

Major Counties

Cook, Lake, McHenry

Major Cities

Chicago, Evanston, Skokie and 1 more

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Illinois District 9?
Jan Schakowsky (Democrat) currently represents Illinois District 9 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Illinois District 9?
Illinois District 9 includes 3 counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry.
What are the major cities in Illinois District 9?
The major cities in this district include Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Crystal Lake.
What is the population of Illinois District 9?
Illinois District 9 has a population of approximately 745,003 residents.