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Justice

Illinois · 12,193 residents · 2.84 sq mi
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Justice is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,254. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $140,300. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,193
+9%since 1990
from 11,137 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,293 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 3,921 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+3%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,254
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,714
+41%since 1990
from $14,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$712
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $544 in 1990
US average: $602
53.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
47.0% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(9,161)
Black14.4%(1,605)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(515)
Asian1.7%(185)
Diversity Score45.1%(5,018)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(8,127)
Black19.8%(2,420)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(928)
Asian1.7%(207)
Diversity Score58.3%(7,110)
58
+29%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Justice, Illinois?

Justice, Illinois has about 12,193 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Justice, Illinois?

The typical household in Justice, Illinois earns about $50,254 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 $140,300, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Justice, Illinois?

About 12.9% 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 7.3% 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 1,056 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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