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Illinois District 7

Congressional District in IL • 1 County

Illinois's 7th congressional district is represented by Danny Davis, a Democratic U.S. representative. Davis won the 2024 general election with 83.3% of the vote. The district has 744,315 residents, a median household income of $83,208 and a median age of 35.1, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Danny Davis

Representative for Illinois District 7
Democratic29 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

744,315

Total Population

$83,208

Median Household Income

35.1

Median Age

25.8%

College Educated

18.0%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

32.1% Whi
40.6% Bla
17.4% His
9.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 35.1 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $83,208 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Danny Davis Democratic83.3%
Chad Koppie Republican16.7%
Lien Choi Other0.1%

Danny Davis won by 66.6%

267,152 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

Danny Davis

Major Counties

Cook

Major Cities

Chicago, Oak Park, Maywood and 1 more

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Illinois District 7?
Danny Davis (Democrat) currently represents Illinois District 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Illinois District 7?
Illinois District 7 includes 1 counties: Cook.
What are the major cities in Illinois District 7?
The major cities in this district include Chicago, Oak Park, Maywood, Forest Park.
What is the population of Illinois District 7?
Illinois District 7 has a population of approximately 744,315 residents.