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Minooka

Illinois · 12,758 residents · 9.389 sq mi
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Minooka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,097. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,787 residents. Median home value is $218,700. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,758
+221%since 2000
from 3,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,359 / sq mi
+221%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Minooka
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,097
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,249 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,655
+33%since 2000
from $26,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,815)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(113)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(9,804)
Black3.2%(403)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,869)
Asian1%(130)
Other1.6%(207)
Diversity Score44%(5,615)
Diversity Score
44
+446%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minooka, Illinois?

Minooka, Illinois has about 12,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minooka, Illinois?

The typical household in Minooka, Illinois earns about $97,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minooka, Illinois expensive?

In Minooka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $218,700, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.

How educated are people in Minooka, Illinois?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Minooka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minooka, Illinois?

About 5.3% of people in Minooka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minooka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Minooka, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,195 residents, a change of about 398 percent over that period.

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