In area it ranks right in the middle at 25th. However, it has the fifth highest population, due primarily to Chicago and its metropolitan area.
Illinois is ranked 25th with 57,914 sq. miles.
Fifth.
Illinois is the 21st US State.
It was the 21st US State.
It's the 5th biggest state. Its population is almost 13,000,000.
Tennesse is rank 19000
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illinois rank in population among states
Illinois
It is the 35th largest US State.
It is the 42nd largest US State.
It is the 32nd largest US State.