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Illinois
District Demographics Winner of this election will fill the seat currently held by Roland Burris.

Per the 2000 census:
Population (2009): 12,910,409
Under 18: 24.6%
Over 65: 12.2%
Non-Hispanic White: 64.7%
Black: 14.9%
Hispanic: 15.2%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Median Household Income: $56,230
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