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Measles cases are on the rise globally and here in Illinois the number is increasing as well. Vaccines are 97% effective in preventing this highly contagious disease.  To learn more about this infection and get information on vaccination, go to https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/measles.html.  Learn how to identify measles and the safe and effective vaccine that can prevent this potentially life-threatening infection for adults and children. 

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Population by Race and Ethnicity for Illinois and its Counties

Download Population by Race and Ethnicity for Illinois and its Counties

Data as of April 1, 2020

Name Total Population Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Total (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) White (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) Black or African American (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) American Indian and Alaska Native (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) Asian (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) Some Other Race (One Race; Not Hispanic or Latino) Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2020 Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)