Population & Statistics of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States including the demographics of Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), compiles statistical information to help guide policies to improve the health of Americans. NCHS provides the percentage estimate of all hearing loss types in the United States. The Annual Disability Status Report for Illinois is based on the data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) which is a yearly survey that collects data for various demographic subpopulations including Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Sources and citations are provided on the bottom.
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Geographic Area | Illinois Region | General Population | All Hearing Loss Population | Deaf Population |
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TOP 10 ILLINOIS CITIES | ||||
Ranking | City | General Population | All Hearing Loss Population | Deaf Population |
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1 | Chicago | 2,746,352 | 395,475 | 85,137 |
2 | Aurora | 180,530 | 25,996 | 5,596 |
3 | Joliet | 150,393 | 21,657 | 4,662 |
4 | Naperville | 149,551 | 21,535 | 4,636 |
5 | Rockford | 148,924 | 21,445 | 4,617 |
6 | Elgin | 114,810 | 16,533 | 3,559 |
7 | Springfield | 114,436 | 16,479 | 3,548 |
8 | Peoria | 113,174 | 16,297 | 3,508 |
9 | Waukegan | 89,312 | 12,861 | 2,769 |
10 | Champaign | 88,297 | 12,715 | 2,737 |
Source | Year | Citation | Notes |
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United States Census Bureau | 2020 | Link | April 1, 2020 Estimates Base |
National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 2021 | Link | 14.4% for All Hearing Loss Type (Mild, Moderate, Severe, & Profound) Population Estimates in Illinois |
Annual Disability Status Report for Illinois via American Community Survey | 2021 | Link | 3.1% for Deaf (Severe & Profound) Population Estimates in Illinois |