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Joliet

Illinois · 150,362 residents · 66.123 sq mi
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Joliet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,871. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $193,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150,362
+42%since 2000
from 106,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,274 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+14%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
69K92K114K136K158K1990201020202024Joliet
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,871
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,615
+53%since 2000
from $19,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61%(64,811)
Black18%(19,125)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(19,552)
Asian1.1%(1,190)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(72,796)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(67,903)
Black15.8%(23,814)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(50,510)
Asian1.9%(2,927)
Other2.5%(3,827)
Diversity Score81.3%(122,305)
Diversity Score
81
+19%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joliet, Illinois?

Joliet, Illinois has about 150,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joliet, Illinois?

The typical household in Joliet, Illinois earns about $72,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joliet, Illinois expensive?

In Joliet, Illinois, the median home is worth about $193,100, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Joliet, Illinois?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Joliet, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joliet, Illinois?

About 10.5% of people in Joliet, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joliet, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Joliet, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73,526 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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