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Justice

Illinois · 12,285 residents (2025 est.) · 2.84 sq mi
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Justice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,324
+1%since 2000
from 12,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,339 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+18%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,285 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202412K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,170
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,254 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,113
+55%since 2000
from $20,714 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+10%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(8,127)
Black19.8%(2,420)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(928)
Asian1.7%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(7,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(6,938)
Black17.1%(2,106)
Hispanic / Latino18%(2,219)
Asian5.1%(632)
Other3.5%(429)
Diversity Score77.2%(9,514)
Diversity Score
77
+32%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 54.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Justice, Illinois?

Justice, Illinois has about 12,324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Justice, Illinois?

The typical household in Justice, Illinois earns about $57,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Justice, Illinois expensive?

In Justice, Illinois, the median home is worth about $238,400, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Justice, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Justice, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Justice, Illinois?

About 19.4% of people in Justice, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Justice, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Justice, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,187 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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