Metropolitan Family Services

July 6, 2008

Legislative District Fact Sheets

Metropolitan Family Services is pleased to share current information on the social-economic status of individuals living in Illinois' legislative districts. Information in these fact sheets was compiled specifically for each legislative district in Illinois directly from information from state agencies and the 2000 U.S. Census.

Feel free to download and copy this information, as long as appropriate credit is given to Metropolitan Family Services.

Find your congressional district at the Illinois State Board of Elections web site.

Federal House
Federal Senate
State House
State Senate

Fact Sheet Source Information

The information listed on fact sheets was gathered using the following sources:

Illinois Department of Education. Data for 2002-2003 school year for all schools that accept government funding for school lunches. Students' families whose income is at or less than 130% of the federal poverty level are eligible for a free lunch: $23,920 for a family of four in 2003. Students' families whose income is at or less than 185% are eligible for reduced lunch: $34,040 for a family of four in 2003.
Census 2002, US Census Bureau.
Census 2002, US Census Bureau. The languages spoken are the primary languages spoken at home, but not necessarily exclusive ones.
Census 2002, US Census Bureau.
Census 2002, US Census Bureau. Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development information may be found at www.hud.gov Illinois residents would have to earn $15.48/hour to afford the $805/month Fair Market Rent in Illinois. At the minimum wage of $5.15/hr, Illinois residents can only afford to pay $268/month in rent.

Information compiled with the assistance of the Metro Chicago Information Center.