Will County, Illinois

Total Population: 698,450

County Seat: Joliet

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Median Home Value

$298,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$107,799

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

36.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)59.8%
Hispanic or Latino19.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.0%
Two or More Races3.1%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.0%

65 Years and Over

14.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.1%

No Health Insurance

5.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$107,799

Mean Household Income

$131,203

Per Capita Income

$46,216

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$298,000

Median Rent

$1,413/mo

Total Housing Units

252,684

Owner-Occupied

82.5%

Renter-Occupied

17.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Married Couple Households

58.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.86

Broadband Internet Access

93.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17197.