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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mokena

Illinois · 14,583 residents · 8.73 sq mi
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Mokena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,703. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 8,455 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $211,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,583
+138%since 1990
from 6,128 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,670 / sq mi
+138%since 1990
from 702 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+18%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K9K13K18K22K1990201020202024Mokena
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,703
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,737
+77%since 1990
from $15,143 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$211,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $116,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $527 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
12.5% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(6,097)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(13,812)
Black0.5%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(421)
Asian1.3%(183)
Diversity Score11.2%(1,640)
11
+160%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.4 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 Mokena, Illinois?

Mokena, Illinois has about 14,583 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mokena, Illinois?

The typical household in Mokena, Illinois earns about $74,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mokena, Illinois expensive?

In Mokena, Illinois, the median home is worth about $211,300, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Mokena, Illinois?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mokena, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mokena, Illinois?

About 1.0% of people in Mokena, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mokena, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mokena, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,455 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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

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