Joliet, IL Demographics
What is the population of Joliet?
There are 150,221 residents in Joliet, with a median age of 34.3. Of this, 50.07% are males and 49.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.01% of the resident pool in Joliet, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.4%. Additionally, 7.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 133,345 people in Joliet currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 150,221 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 75,215 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 75,006 | -0.6% |
Male Population 50.07%
Female Population 49.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.3 | 2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 126,197 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,621 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 11,403 | 1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.01%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.4%
Not Citizen 7.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 666 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,935 | -10.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,345 | -12.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,255 | 8.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 133,345 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 5.34%
Moved from Same State 3.6%
Moved from Different State 0.84%
Same House as Last Year 89.77%
What are the employment statistics in Joliet?
White-collar workers make up 67.69% of the working population in Joliet, while blue-collar employees account for 32.31%. There are also 4,861 entrepreneurs in Joliet (6.48% of the workforce); 55,179 workers employed in private companies (73.57%); and 10,013 people working in governmental institutions (13.35%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 50,764 | -0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 24,233 | 1.5% |
White Collar 67.69%
Blue Collar 32.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,861 | 9.7% |
| Private Companies | 55,179 | -2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,013 | 3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,944 | 12.4% |
Self Employees 6.48%
Private Companies 73.57%
Governmental Workers 13.35%
Not for Profit Companies 6.59%
How many households are there in Joliet?
There are a total of 49,815 households in Joliet, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.19% of these Joliet households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.81%. Additionally, 41.83% of households have children and 58.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 49,815 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 35,465 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,350 | -1.8% |
Family Households 71.19%
Non-Family Households 28.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,839 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 28,976 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 41.83%
Households without Children 58.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Joliet?
The average annual household income in Joliet is $99,841, while the median household income sits at $84,971 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,556, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $98,946. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,828 and $56,504, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,841 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 130,037 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Joliet?
There are 52,847 housing units in Joliet, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 49,815 occupied housing units in Joliet, 72.38% are owner-occupied, while 27.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $241,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,443 per month in Joliet.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 52,847 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,243 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,919 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,132 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,653 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,219 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,646 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,921 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,841 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,228 | 20.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 221.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 49,815 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 36,054 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,761 | -6.0% |
Owner Occupied 72.38%
Renter Occupied 27.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,837 | 2.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,217 | 6.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $241,000 | 14.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $209,700 | 15.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,443 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 74.44%
Without Mortgage 25.56%
What is the level of education in Joliet?
Approximately 39.17% of the population in Joliet holds a high school degree (that's 43,232 residents), while 24.06% have attained a college certificate (29,269 locals) and 15.07% have a bachelor's degree (16,638 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,416 | 1.6% |
| Some High School | 43,232 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 29,269 | 0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 8,614 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,638 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,918 | 6.0% |
No High School 6.72%
Some High School 39.17%
Some College 24.06%
Associate Degree 7.8%
Bachelor's Degree 15.07%
Graduate Degree 7.17%
What is the marital status of Joliet residents?
A total of 46,560 people in Joliet have never been married (which represents 39.63% of the total population), while 54,816 of them are wedded (46.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,854 (1.58%) and 11,556 (9.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 46,560 | 3.4% |
| Married | 54,816 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1,854 | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4,543 | -3.2% |
| Divorced | 11,556 | 11,556.0% |
Never Married 39.63%
Married 46.66%
Separated 1.58%
Widowed 3.87%
Divorced 9.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in Joliet?
The top three means of transportation people in Joliet use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 65,654 residents commute by car, 616 prefer going to work by walking and 503 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 65,654 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 503 | -10.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 126 | N/A |
| Railroad | 453 | 1,869.6% |
| Bicycle | 36 | -18.2% |
| Motorcycle | 69 | 32.7% |
| TaxiCab | 116 | 14.8% |
| Walk | 616 | -4.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Joliet 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.