Israeli Population in Illinois by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Israeli population in Illinois totals 4,146, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Chicago (1,671), followed by Skokie (349) and Glen Ellyn (288), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Israeli residents are distributed across Illinois''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Israeli population in Illinois

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  • 1
    Chicago
    Israeli population in Chicago is 1,671
    0.06% of Chicago population is Israeli
  • 2
    Skokie
    Israeli population in Skokie is 349
    0.53% of Skokie population is Israeli
  • 3
    Glen Ellyn
    Israeli population in Glen Ellyn is 288
    1.02% of Glen Ellyn population is Israeli
  • 4
    Highland Park
    Israeli population in Highland Park is 104
    0.34% of Highland Park population is Israeli
  • 5
    Alsip
    Israeli population in Alsip is 99
    0.53% of Alsip population is Israeli

Overview of Israeli population in Illinois

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Illinois contains 4,146 Israeli residents (0.033% of 12.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 87th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Israeli population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Illinois's Israeli demographic representation of 0.033% remains below the national average of 0.045%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Illinois hosts 4,146 Israeli residents, representing 2.8% of the nation's total Israeli population of 149,709, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data show Illinois maintains 0.075 Israeli Americans per square mile compared to the national average of 0.042, indicating higher demographic concentration relative to national averages.
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868 Cities in Illinois Ranked by Israeli Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Israeli population in Illinois present in Chicago, Skokie, and Glen Ellyn, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Illinois ranked by Israeli population count
Rank by Israeli Population
City
Israeli Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Illinois Israeli Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Chicago 1,671 0.06% 40.30%
2 Skokie 349 0.53% 8.42%
3 Glen Ellyn 288 1.02% 6.95%
4 Highland Park 104 0.34% 2.51%
5 Alsip 99 0.53% 2.39%
6 Evanston 98 0.13% 2.36%
7 Wilmette 92 0.33% 2.22%
8 82 1.44% 1.98%
9 73 0.21% 1.76%
10 55 0.13% 1.33%
10 55 0.04% 1.33%
11 53 0.06% 1.28%
12 52 0.10% 1.25%
13 47 0.24% 1.13%
14 45 0.07% 1.09%
15 43 0.15% 1.04%
16 42 0.20% 1.01%
17 40 0.10% 0.96%
18 33 0.03% 0.80%
19 31 0.13% 0.75%
20 30 0.72% 0.72%
21 29 0.06% 0.70%
22 26 0.65% 0.63%
23 24 0.10% 0.58%
24 22 0.04% 0.53%
25 21 0.05% 0.51%
26 18 0.09% 0.43%
26 18 0.06% 0.43%
27 17 0.04% 0.41%
27 17 0.07% 0.41%
28 16 0.19% 0.39%
29 15 0.62% 0.36%
29 15 0.10% 0.36%
29 15 0.11% 0.36%
30 14 0.02% 0.34%
30 14 0.10% 0.34%
30 14 0.02% 0.34%
31 13 0.22% 0.31%
31 13 0.16% 0.31%
31 13 0.02% 0.31%
32 12 0.04% 0.29%
32 12 0.04% 0.29%
33 11 0.01% 0.27%
33 11 0.12% 0.27%
33 11 0.69% 0.27%
33 11 0.04% 0.27%
33 11 0.01% 0.27%
33 11 0.09% 0.27%
34 10 0.02% 0.24%
34 10 0.09% 0.24%
35 9 0.03% 0.22%
35 9 0.05% 0.22%
36 8 0.24% 0.19%
36 8 0.02% 0.19%
36 8 0.02% 0.19%
37 7 0.02% 0.17%
37 7 0.65% 0.17%
38 6 0.07% 0.14%
39 5 0.03% 0.12%
39 5 0.23% 0.12%
39 5 0.01% 0.12%
40 4 0.02% 0.10%
40 4 0.31% 0.10%
41 3 0.00% 0.07%
41 3 0.02% 0.07%
41 3 0.00% 0.07%
41 3 0.19% 0.07%
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42 2 0.01% 0.05%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Illinois by their Israeli population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Israeli population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Israeli ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Israeli alone, while others identify as Israeli along with another race (such as Israeli and German).
  • We’ve used the “Israeli alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Israeli population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Israeli alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Israeli .
  2. % of Total Illinois Israeli Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Israeli population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Israeli populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Israeli population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Israeli populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.