According to latest Census Bureau estimates, Chicago has lost 81,313 residents (3% of its population) since 2020

 

Photo by Retiring Guy (April 2023)

Just two of its 10 largest cities -- Naperville and Champaign -- showed an increase in population.

Illinois Policy, 5/17/2023

Population decline in Illinois is spreading, now affecting more than 85% of communities throughout the state and hitting communities of all sizes. There were 1,108 of Illinois 1,296 incorporated places that lost population in 2022, according to data released May 18 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Other states' top 10.

Iowa.  (6/27/2023)

Montana.  (6/27/2023)

Ohio.  (6/27/2023)

Wisconsin.  (6/27/2023)