US EditionCensus Data: IL Losing 18 and Under at Faster Rate than NY, CA
- Illinois’ 2024 U.S. Census data revealed that the state experienced the most rapid decline in residents aged 18 and younger compared to all other states.
- The population decline stems from falling births, outmigration of working-age residents, and policies that critics say drive families and businesses away.
- Illinois lost 184,000 residents aged 18 and under—a 6% drop—and 146,000 working-age adults, ranking sixth worst nationally with a 2% decline.
- Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi criticized Governor Pritzker and the Democratic majority in the Statehouse, blaming their tax and spending policies for prompting residents to leave the state.
- Starting July 1, Illinois plans to increase taxes on short-term rental services along with sports betting, telecommunications, and tobacco-related products, prompting concerns from experts that these hikes could exacerbate the state's ongoing demographic and economic difficulties.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Colorado Springs Gazette
Pritzker dismisses Census data showing youth flight from Illinois
(The Center Square) – After U.S. Census data shows the state losing the 18 and under population faster than any other state, Illinois political leaders have different solutions. Asked Thursday about the latest U.S. Census data released this week showing…
Illinois’ disastrous demographics: Fewer youth, a drop in working-age residents and a jump in elderly – Wirepoints
A review of U.S. Census population data since 2020 reveals a perfect demographic storm that’s likely to worsen Illinois’ downward spiral. Illinois has experienced the worst collapse in youth aged 18 and under; the 6th-worst drop in working age residents; and a jump in the elderly’s share of population. All three foreshadow a vicious cycle of higher taxes and taxpayer flight.
The Daily Gazette
Census data: IL losing 18 and under at faster rate than NY, CA
(The Center Square) – The latest data on Illinois’ population trends shows the state losing more people 18 and under at a faster rate than any other state. That spells trouble ahead according to one analyst.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
