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Illinois District 17

Congressional District in IL • 4 Counties

Illinois's 17th congressional district is represented by Eric Sorensen, a Democratic U.S. representative. Sorensen won the 2024 general election with 54.4% of the vote. The district has 746,022 residents, a median household income of $59,364 and a median age of 38.5, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Eric Sorensen

Representative for Illinois District 17
Democratic3 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

746,022

Total Population

$59,364

Median Household Income

38.5

Median Age

15.8%

College Educated

17.7%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

70.6% Whi
13.1% Bla
11.8% His
2.2% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 38.5 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $59,364 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Eric Sorensen Democratic54.4%
Joe McGraw Republican45.6%

Eric Sorensen won by 8.9%

312,828 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

Eric Sorensen

Major Counties

Peoria, Rock Island, Tazewell and 1 more

Major Cities

Peoria, Rockford, Moline 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 17?
Eric Sorensen (Democrat) currently represents Illinois District 17 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Illinois District 17?
Illinois District 17 includes 4 counties: Peoria, Rock Island, Tazewell, Winnebago.
What are the major cities in Illinois District 17?
The major cities in this district include Peoria, Rockford, Moline, Rock Island.
What is the population of Illinois District 17?
Illinois District 17 has a population of approximately 746,022 residents.