Representative Jan Schakowsky, Democratic from Illinois

Jan Schakowsky

Illinois's 9th congressional district

Representative Jan Schakowsky represents Illinois's 9th congressional district, serving 745,003 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $92,513 and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

745,003Population
↓ 4,892
$92,513Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,500
5.5%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.1%
6.9%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.5%
61.2%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,481Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $106
11.9%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
30.9 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.9 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Illinois District 9 Demographics

Median Age 40.8 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 61.2% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 56.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 6.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $92,513 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policy

Age Distribution

Skews older than the national average (median age 40.8 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 14.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 61.2%. Also significant: Asian (14.3%), Hispanic (13.7%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

Highly educated: 56.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 24.7% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $92,513, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 61.2% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,481. Median home value is $395,100.

How People Get to Work

52.2% drive alone. Average commute is 30.9 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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