Representative Chuy García, Democratic from Illinois

Chuy García

Illinois's 4th congressional district

Representative Chuy García represents Illinois's 4th congressional district, serving 729,797 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $75,931 and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

729,797Population
↓ 5,517
$75,931Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $7,415
6.8%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.5%
10.8%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
→ no change
63.1%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,189Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $107
10.0%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
30.9 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.6 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 4 Demographics

Median Age 36.9 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 63.1% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 24.7% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 10.8% (vs 12.4%) · Income $75,931 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyEducation accessHealthcare access

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (36.9 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 10–19 at 14.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Hispanic residents are the largest group at 66.3%. Also significant: White (31%).

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

Education

24.7% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 23.7% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $75,931, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 63.1% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,189. Median home value is $287,300.

How People Get to Work

60.9% 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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