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Will County

Illinois · 696,355 residents · 835.875 sq mi
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Will County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,800. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,400. Households here earn about 33% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
696,355
+39%since 2000
from 502,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
323K426K529K633K736K1990201020202024Will County
2024701K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,967
+54%since 2000
from $24,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Will County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(388,523)
Black10.3%(51,980)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(43,768)
Asian2.2%(11,021)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(229,377)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(418,418)
Black11.4%(79,256)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(130,851)
Asian6.1%(42,416)
Other2.8%(19,487)
Diversity Score72.4%(504,043)
Segregation Score43.2%(300,730)
Diversity Score
72
+58%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Will County to nearby counties

WILL COUNTY VS
Kankakee County
Income$71,281−21%
Home value$192,600−20%
Population105,525−85%
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WILL COUNTY VS
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Income$92,235+2%
Home value$271,700+13%
Population54,052−92%
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WILL COUNTY VS
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Income$111,601+23%
Home value$322,400+35%
Population145,470−80%
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WILL COUNTY VS
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Income$112,096+23%
Home value$391,400+63%
Population934,298+31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Will County, Illinois?

Will County, Illinois has about 696,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Will County, Illinois?

The typical household in Will County, Illinois earns about $90,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Will County, Illinois expensive?

In Will County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $239,400, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Will County, Illinois?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Will County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Will County, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Will County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Will County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Will County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339,042 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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