Community & Work Disparities
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Percentage of People with and without Disabilities That Are Employed, Age 18 to 64 in Illinois

With a Disability That Are Employed in Illinois Counties have been grouped using the US state quartile ranges and Illinois is in the first quartile with a value of 35.3%. The following cities in Illinois have the value, Chicago 29.3%.With a Disability That Are Employed Chicago, 29.3% Without a Disability That Are Employed in Illinois Counties have been grouped using the US state quartile ranges and Illinois is in the first quartile with a value of 35.3%. The following cities in Illinois have the value, Chicago 29.3%.Without a Disability That Are Employed Chicago, 72.7%

Data source. , American Community Survey (ACS), 5 year Estimates. Table C18120, employment by disability status
Calculation. This percentage is calculated by dividing the number in each group (people with disabilities or people without disabilities) who are currently employed by the total population of each group.

Percentage of People with and without Disabilities That Are Employed, Age 18 to 64 by Region
RegionWith a Disability That Are EmployedWithout a Disability That Are Employed
United States34.6%75.4%
Illinois35.3%76.0%
Chicago29.3%72.7%