U.S. Spanish speakers study
Spanish speakers in Illinois
1,681,635 people speak Spanish at home in Illinois, 14% of residents age 5 and older. By number of speakers, it ranks number 5 in the country.
49 places with 10,000 or more residents clear 20%, and Chicago has the most speakers.
Illinois by the numbers
- people speak Spanish at home
- 1,681,635
- of residents age 5+ (U.S.: 13.6%)
- 14%
- of them say they speak English less than "very well"
- 39.2%
- places of any size clear 20%, home to 73% of the state's speakers
- 95
What to know
Illinois is concentrated in Chicago and its suburbs. Cicero, Berwyn, Waukegan, Aurora and Elgin have very strong communities, in several cases with higher shares than the city itself. Many Chicago businesses can grow by looking toward these suburbs.
Where to start
If you're in the city, check whether customers come from the suburbs and advertise there too, in Spanish.
Cities with detailed numbers and ideas
- Chicago 23.7%
Places in Illinois above 20%
Includes places with 10,000 or more residents, ranked by number of speakers. The rest are in the downloadable file.
| Place | Speak Spanish | % | English less than "very well" | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 607,865 | 23.7% | 42.9% | $77,902 |
| Cicero | 61,970 | 78.8% | 42.7% | $70,842 |
| Aurora | 55,979 | 33.1% | 36.7% | $93,633 |
| Elgin | 42,607 | 39.8% | 40.3% | $90,282 |
| Waukegan | 39,868 | 47.1% | 45.4% | $71,919 |
| Joliet | 34,393 | 24.3% | 43.6% | $92,201 |
| Berwyn | 24,803 | 47.6% | 35.3% | $78,408 |
| Carpentersville | 17,211 | 49.1% | 43.3% | $86,917 |
| Melrose Park | 15,641 | 67.4% | 46.8% | $66,189 |
| Bolingbrook | 14,725 | 21.1% | 34.3% | $108,400 |
| Addison | 13,148 | 38.6% | 47.5% | $90,431 |
| Streamwood | 12,859 | 34.9% | 34.1% | $101,218 |
| Hanover Park | 12,160 | 35.2% | 42.6% | $91,763 |
| Round Lake Beach | 11,727 | 46.3% | 40.2% | $86,059 |
| Burbank | 10,983 | 40.5% | 35% | $80,116 |
| Romeoville | 10,322 | 26.7% | 37.9% | $106,325 |
| West Chicago | 9,853 | 40.9% | 46.3% | $99,927 |
| Wheeling | 9,339 | 25.6% | 46.7% | $85,205 |
| North Chicago | 9,138 | 31.6% | 37.5% | $60,172 |
| Mundelein | 8,543 | 28.5% | 33.3% | $108,340 |
| Franklin Park | 8,371 | 47.9% | 41% | $76,519 |
| Glendale Heights | 8,318 | 26.6% | 42.9% | $86,545 |
| Blue Island | 7,797 | 37.2% | 42.1% | $59,489 |
| Maywood | 7,349 | 33.4% | 43.4% | $68,815 |
| Zion | 7,137 | 31.4% | 39% | $63,104 |
| Summit | 6,897 | 67.9% | 49.4% | $61,863 |
| Harvey | 6,841 | 34.9% | 51.6% | $42,429 |
| Chicago Heights | 6,741 | 26.9% | 36% | $54,798 |
| Bensenville | 6,596 | 37.4% | 45.1% | $79,515 |
| Northlake | 6,290 | 52% | 44.1% | $83,892 |
| Belvidere | 5,937 | 25.2% | 41.1% | $64,528 |
| Rolling Meadows | 5,426 | 24% | 42.8% | $98,514 |
| Elmwood Park | 5,267 | 22.8% | 27.2% | $91,955 |
| Woodstock | 4,992 | 20% | 34.7% | $82,758 |
| Beach Park | 4,929 | 37.1% | 45.5% | $85,664 |
| Kankakee | 4,851 | 21.8% | 37.5% | $47,514 |
| Round Lake | 4,651 | 26.6% | 29.6% | $111,977 |
| Montgomery | 4,639 | 23.1% | 22.1% | $103,734 |
| Bellwood | 4,128 | 23.8% | 31.7% | $79,513 |
| Lyons | 3,856 | 40.8% | 43.2% | $70,993 |
| Bridgeview | 3,784 | 23.8% | 31.8% | $66,655 |
| Alsip | 3,433 | 20% | 33.4% | $66,585 |
| Westchester | 3,237 | 20.6% | 21.9% | $98,954 |
| Wood Dale | 3,189 | 24.5% | 23.2% | $91,382 |
| Prospect Heights | 3,111 | 21.2% | 54.2% | $85,008 |
| Warrenville | 2,920 | 21% | 40.5% | $100,321 |
| Plano | 2,617 | 23.4% | 23.9% | $86,271 |
| River Grove | 2,617 | 26.2% | 28.8% | $69,858 |
| Schiller Park | 2,512 | 23.1% | 46.1% | $69,696 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024. Includes cities and census-designated places (CDPs). Download every place as a CSV. Reviewed on November 7, 2026.
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Questions about Illinois
How many people speak Spanish in Illinois?
1,681,635 people age 5 and older, with a margin of error of ±8,915. That's 14% of that population, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Which Illinois cities have the most Spanish speakers?
Among places above 20%, the top ones are Chicago (607,865), Cicero (61,970), Aurora (55,979).
Where should I start if I want to sell in Spanish in Illinois?
If you're in the city, check whether customers come from the suburbs and advertise there too, in Spanish.
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