Bolingbrook, IL Demographics
What is the population of Bolingbrook?
There are 73,755 residents in Bolingbrook, with a median age of 37.9. Of this, 49.32% are males and 50.68% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.24% of the resident pool in Bolingbrook, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.25%. Additionally, 9.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 66,315 people in Bolingbrook currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 73,755 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 36,379 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 37,376 | -0.7% |
Male Population 49.32%
Female Population 50.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.9 | 1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 56,971 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,773 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 7,011 | 0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.24%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.25%
Not Citizen 9.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 111 | -28.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,884 | 11.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,266 | -20.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 336 | -25.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 66,315 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 3.96%
Moved from Same State 4.48%
Moved from Different State 0.46%
Same House as Last Year 90.95%
What are the employment statistics in Bolingbrook?
White-collar workers make up 77.23% of the working population in Bolingbrook, while blue-collar employees account for 22.77%. There are also 2,688 entrepreneurs in Bolingbrook (6.79% of the workforce); 29,841 workers employed in private companies (75.37%); and 4,308 people working in governmental institutions (10.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,576 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 9,017 | 1.1% |
White Collar 77.23%
Blue Collar 22.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,688 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 29,841 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,308 | -7.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,756 | 3.1% |
Self Employees 6.79%
Private Companies 75.37%
Governmental Workers 10.88%
Not for Profit Companies 6.96%
How many households are there in Bolingbrook?
There are a total of 23,950 households in Bolingbrook, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 77.24% of these Bolingbrook households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.76%. Additionally, 38.19% of households have children and 61.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 23,950 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 18,500 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,450 | 10.0% |
Family Households 77.24%
Non-Family Households 22.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,146 | -1.6% |
| Households without Children | 14,804 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 38.19%
Households without Children 61.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Bolingbrook?
The average annual household income in Bolingbrook is $119,768, while the median household income sits at $102,057 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,116, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,994. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $64,375 and $66,742, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $119,768 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 66,683 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bolingbrook?
There are 24,596 housing units in Bolingbrook, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 23,950 occupied housing units in Bolingbrook, 78.76% are owner-occupied, while 21.24% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $281,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,799 per month in Bolingbrook.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 24,596 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 411 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 157 | 38.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 460 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,092 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,562 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,115 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,414 | 5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,141 | -4.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,157 | 14.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 87 | 163.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,950 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,862 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,088 | 5.7% |
Owner Occupied 78.76%
Renter Occupied 21.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,727 | -1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,135 | 8.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $281,700 | 15.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $263,100 | 11.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,799 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 72.78%
Without Mortgage 27.22%
What is the level of education in Bolingbrook?
Approximately 30.05% of the population in Bolingbrook holds a high school degree (that's 16,934 residents), while 22.19% have attained a college certificate (13,831 locals) and 22.79% have a bachelor's degree (12,841 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,680 | 17.5% |
| Some High School | 16,934 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 13,831 | -1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 4,556 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,841 | 2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,831 | 1.4% |
No High School 4.76%
Some High School 30.05%
Some College 22.19%
Associate Degree 8.09%
Bachelor's Degree 22.79%
Graduate Degree 12.12%
What is the marital status of Bolingbrook residents?
A total of 21,137 people in Bolingbrook have never been married (which represents 35.46% of the total population), while 31,523 of them are wedded (52.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 886 (1.49%) and 4,501 (7.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,137 | 3.5% |
| Married | 31,523 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 886 | 19.4% |
| Widowed | 2,452 | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 4,501 | 4,501.0% |
Never Married 35.46%
Married 52.88%
Separated 1.49%
Widowed 4.11%
Divorced 7.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bolingbrook?
The top three means of transportation people in Bolingbrook use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 31,830 residents commute by car, 453 prefer going to work by railroad and 403 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,830 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 299 | -30.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 40 | N/A |
| Railroad | 453 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 5 | -66.7% |
| TaxiCab | 123 | 39.8% |
| Walk | 403 | -3.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Bolingbrook by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.